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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Manufacturing Liason

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $87K/yr

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Engineering Manufacturing Liaison will support purchasing and production activities, analyze production reports, and coordinate engineering priorities to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support purchasing and expediting of development/production hardware for our sputter coating operations

Run and analyze production reports to determine and resolve potential issues or shortfalls that will affect product delivery schedule

Support daily production activities to resolve issues that arise (Quality Notifications, part shortages, engineering issues, etc)

Ensures parts and purchase requisitions are processed through the system in a timely manner

Ensures delivery dates are met by maintaining frequent contact with all critical subcontractors and vendors

Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information

Coordinates and monitors the design and development process by making periodic visits to various departments such as manufacturing shops, quality assurance, sales, MRB cribs, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and electrical process engineering

Coordinates engineering priorities for manufacturing issues, and ensures schedule parity. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential production problems

Ensures rapid disposition of engineering holds and lift orders

Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts among engineering departments due to shop capacity limitations and resolving shop capacity issues with manufacturing and planning

Reviews and recommends resolutions for open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity which may affect outstanding work

May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Production support knowledgeEngineering support principlesSAPAdvanced ExcelDoD Security ClearanceIndependent analysisVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards

Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties; and (4) excellent computer skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required