Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer within the operations department of our ASI Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for understanding the integration of manpower, facility space, materials, equipment, etc. for a process.
• Ability to analyze, design, and implement solutions across various areas like manufacturing, logistics, and operations
• With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for leading process improvement projects with enterprise-level impacts.
  • Anticipate risks and/or future needs and address complex technical issues required to accomplish a technical goal.
  • Guide the successful resolution of technical problems, apply the latest technological advancements to the problem, and function in a project leadership role.
• Serves as a consulting resource for lean manufacturing principles, process engineering, and general industrial engineering knowledge.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Operations Program Management and P&L to establish processes related to international operations and foreign customers
• Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
• Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with Engineering change processes, from requests through implementation is required.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Experience with Drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
• Basic CAD design experience (floor layout and small tooling preferred).
• Experience using discrete simulation software (Simio or PlantSim preferred)
• Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
• Must have experience demonstrating the application of general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance required.