Senior Manufacturing Engineering

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in our Bloomington, MN facility.
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 Advanced 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 teams knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
A Bachelors degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 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
Demonstrated experience supporting Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow, AOI, inspection, and rework
Working knowledge of materials used in electronics assembly, including solder paste, flux, adhesives, epoxies, conformal coatings, underfill, encapsulants, potting compounds, thermal interface materials, and cleaning chemicals
Ability to review and follow material requirements, technical data sheets, handling instructions, cure profiles, shelf-life controls, and environmental-storage requirements
Experience selecting, applying, and troubleshooting assembly materials to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability
Familiarity with material controls such as ESD requirements, moisture sensitivity level (MSL) handling, lot traceability, expiration-date management, and bake-out requirements
Ability to work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Component Engineering to resolve material-related defects, improve processes, and support new-product introduction activities
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
Experience programming, troubleshooting, or supporting equipment from manufacturers such as Mycronic/Mydata, Fuji, ASM/Siplace, Yamaha, Juki, Koh Young, CyberOptics, or Nordson
Strong understanding of electronics assembly materialsincluding solder paste, flux, adhesives, epoxies, conformal coatings, underfill, encapsulants, potting compounds, and thermal interface materialsand their effects on manufacturing quality and long-term reliability
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, Gerber/ODB++ data, and component datasheets
Experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for defects such as insufficient solder, bridging, tombstoning, voiding, component misalignment, opens, or missing components
#General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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