Engineering Manufacturing Liaison

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,820 - 96,015; Full time

Job summary

An advanced technology company located in San Diego is seeking a Program Engineer to serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing departments. This role involves monitoring program development, resolving engineering-related production issues, and maintaining project inventory. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree along with essential skills in analysis, communication, and customer service. The position offers a competitive salary range of $56,820 to $96,015 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations.
• Hands-on manufacturing and engineering experience with electronics/avionics background desired.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify engineering and manufacturing issues and utilize resources for resolution.
• Review engineering specifications and confer across functional areas.
• Monitor and report on progress of manufactured parts.

Skills

Independent analysis and judgment

Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.

Under general supervision and with intermittent review, this position supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments. It reviews and monitors program development progress and expedites critical‑path components and processes to maintain schedule. It evaluates and resolves engineering‑related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering and maintains physical control of program assets. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies issues in engineering and manufacturing and utilizes resources for resolution.
• Reviews engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.
• Coordinates delivery schedule of raw materials and sub‑assemblies.
• Monitors and reports on progress of manufactured parts required for the project.
• Assists in and/or monitors the design and development process by coordinating between various engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Coordinates engineering support for manufacturing requirements and ensures schedule parity.
• Maintains project‑specific prototype inventory control.
• Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts.
• Monitors and analyzes open engineering issues affecting production orders. Alerts the planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to production order activity that may affect outstanding work.
• May conduct periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, planning or a related discipline as well as three or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Hands‑on manufacturing and engineering experience with a strong electronics/avionics background desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline a plus.
• Must have a general knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of non‑routine problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

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

Salary

Salary range: 56,820 – 96,015