Manufacturing Engineer IV

51659BR

Company:

General Atomics

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

With limited direction, this position supports the manufacturing production process with focus on the design, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.

• Conducts tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing problems that are extremely complex and require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Designs the arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.

• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery.

• Interfaces and collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.

• Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.

• May be required to make technical presentations to staff.

• May provide direction to less experienced professionals, design staff or technicians.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

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

Job ID#:

51659BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

98,100

City:

San Diego

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

171,398

Recruitment Posting Title:

Manufacturing Project Engineer Space Systems

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving extremely complex manufacturing engineering problems.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required.

• Travel is required and operations are on a 9X80 schedule with every other Friday off.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.