General Atomics · 13 hours ago
Engineering Manufacturing Liaison
Poway California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Engineering Manufacturing Liaison is responsible for supporting engineering and manufacturing processes, resolving complex production problems, and ensuring timely communication with vendors and subcontractors.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 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
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 demonstrate an extensive understanding of planning and production operation theories, concepts and principles and experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts
Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
Must possess the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems
Must possess excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide others
Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts
Must possess excellent computer skills
The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ 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
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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