Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

ID: 2026-73847

US-PA-Canonsburg

Required Clearance: Secret

Posted Date: 7/29/2026

Category: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It's an amazing challenge. And it's waiting for you now.

We will rely on your professional expertise to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to 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.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems, and applications
• Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Experience estimating manufacturing costs and determining time standards
• Familiarity with tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines

What you'll experience:

• Work with technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Apply knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and quality control standards to improve manufacturing methods
• Collaborate with internal teams to estimate costs, define time standards, and recommend tooling and process improvements
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What sets you apart:

• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing techniques and statistical process analysis
• Advanced decision-making skills applied to complex, creative manufacturing challenges
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve assembly methods and production equipment capabilities
• Experience supporting both new product introduction and continuous improvement of existing product lines
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in manufacturing engineering disciplines

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site and we are not offering a relocation package at this time.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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