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Manufacturing Engineer IV

General Atomics

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aircraft Piloting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Documentation, Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Laser Science, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operations Processes, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Design, Product Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Support, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Software Engineering, Technical Presentation, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Theater Production, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today
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 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.

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