At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.
We will rely on your extensive knowledge to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The seasoned, experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer we seek will develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes and estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Effectively leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action
- Fully proficient use and understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) concepts, principles, and theories
- Fully proficient understanding lean techniques and statistical analysis
What sets you apart:
- Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Keeps abreast of technology trends
Duties and Tasks:
• Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
• Performs detailed analysis of the ability to produce electrical or mechanical subsystems
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Implements and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects
• Applies lean techniques to set up or improve manufacturing processes
• Develops manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes
• Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
• Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
• Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects
• Understands and has limited participation in the development of Proposal Estimate Rationale (PER)/Basis of Estimate (BOE) per proposal instructions
• Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above
• Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within Engineering and Operations departments, and with project teams across the company
• Frequent contact with external customers
• Travel may be required
• Security clearance may be required
• Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems
• Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant delays or require the substantial expenditure of resources
• Installs manufacturing process systems and conducts production qualification, forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital assets
• Develops, designs, procures, and constructs manufacturing process hardware, fixturing tools, software, and work environment
• Using lean concepts acts as a project engineer to implement cost reduction efforts
• Leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action
• Documents procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc.
• Provides process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting
• Defines and documents equipment calibration requirements
• Identifies training for production related activities
• Monitors and controls of process parameters, and identification of special processes and need for SPC
• Provides solutions to vendor issues as required
• Monitors competitive benchmarks to ensure that current processes and equipment are competitive and cost effective
• Forecasts and manages manufacturing process capital implementation
• Develops floor layouts
• Assists product engineer with design to cost
• This is the career level in many professional specialties Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• A seasoned, experienced professional with a proficient understanding of area of specialization
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• This job is the fully qualified, career- oriented, journey-level position
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates proficient judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
• May provide work direction to other employees
• Lacks authority to discipline or reward.
• Proficient use and understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) concepts, principles, and theories
• Proficient understanding lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Proficient knowledge of other related disciplines
• Keeps abreast of technology trends
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Proficient knowledge with manufacturing and engineering systems and applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to multi-task
• Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Proficient ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design
• Able to sell concepts and ideas
• Independently determines approach to solutions
