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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 10 hours ago

Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support multiple projects within their product/platform line, focusing on manufacturing processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Able to work independently, and with experienced engineers to devise new approaches to resolve unusual or highly complex manufacturing problems; through early, upfront design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure producibility, inspect-ability, testability, maintainability and repairability

Responsible for a portion, or for all of the manufacturing value stream for a product line or process. Aspects include development, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule

Troubleshoot conflicting design development vs. production requirements, promotes new methods / process equipment, and evaluates special material requirements

Assist technicians and other engineers in building prototypes and pilot builds. Document the build process with standardized work instructions, define and implement new manufacturing technologies

Document, analyze, and troubleshooting issues that arise and make technical presentations as required to communicate issues up and downstream

Provides input to design, technical staff, briefs management, and participates effectively in a team of moderately experienced professional staff

Assist in the development of manufacturing processes, procedures and tooling using technical experience and collaborative interaction with the team to improve quality, eliminate non-value-added steps and shorten lead times

Collaborate heavily with Design Engineering, Tooling Design, and Quality during prototype development, and first article manufacturing

Provide support for the disposition of non-conforming Product, identify root cause, and assist in the implementation of corrective/preventative actions

Review and approve engineering design and changes and ensure their manufacturability

Obtains and analyzes manufacturing and test data

Develops and maintains work instructions to guide technicians in the assembly of assigned products

Liaison work orders as required to reflect process changes, non-conformity dispositions and engineering changes

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. This is a 2nd shift position

Qualification

Composite ManufacturingAerospace ManufacturingLean ManufacturingEngineering PrinciplesProject EngineeringCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDocumentation SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance is required

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required

Preferred

Previous work experience in Aerospace Manufacturing, primarily Composite Manufacturing and Mechanical Assembly and/or Tooling is preferred

Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, e.g., 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, and Manufacturing Flow, as well as GD&T is desirable