Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer: Root Cause

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 62,510 - 105,628; Full time

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Adelanto, CA (El Mirage, CA). Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Must have an understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory. Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing/Liaison Engineering environment supporting across multiple internal and external support groups, problem investigation/resolution, multi-disciplinary technical guidance, and configuration management support.
• Provide evaluation and disposition for non-conformances, including root cause analysis, as well as participating in the corrective and preventative action process.
• Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Keeps management informed of product performance, quality status, risks, and customer concerns. Passes information up and down the management chain efficiently and effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned and works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provides floor and field support to operations as required to analyze, investigate, and resolve manufacturing and modification related issues.
• Communicates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements in accordance with drawings and technical subject matter.
• Collaborates with quality, program management, engineering, functional management, and customer management as required to ensure all products meet or exceed the requirements of external or internal customers.
• Performs root cause analysis for manufacturing issues encountered and can quickly provide containment and a path forward.
• Tracks design related issues to incorporation and provided input and direction to design engineering, program management and quality.
• Keeps management informed of product performance, quality status, risks, and customer concerns. Passes information up and down the management chain efficiently and effectively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment with constant change of tasks and expected completion dates.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Performs duties as assigned and works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

AMPS

CAD modeling

Job description

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Adelanto, CA (El Mirage, CA). Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation, and