General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 14 hours ago
Engineering Manufacturing Liaison
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Engineering Manufacturing Liaison supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments, monitoring program development progress and resolving engineering-related production problems.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads discussions with critical subcontractors and vendors to ensure delivery dates are met
Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information
Contributes to 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 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
Conducts periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings
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
Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline and five or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. 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 familiar with Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) and Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS)
Must be customer focused and possess the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity
Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties
Must have excellent computer skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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