Engineering-Manufacturing Liaison: Schedule & Resolve

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Acton, MA is seeking an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison to connect engineering and manufacturing, monitor program progress, and expedite critical path components to keep schedules intact. The role requires analyzing specifications, coordinating priorities across shops, and communicating status to management while maintaining asset control.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in planning or scheduling production, with strong problem solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/planning with 5+ years planning experience.
• Knowledge of production and engineering support principles.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Leads discussions with subcontractors and vendors to meet delivery dates.
• Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings; confers for technical information.
• Visits manufacturing, QA, planning and engineering teams to support development.
• Coordinates priorities for manufacturing issues and ensures schedule parity.
• Manages engineering holds and lift orders with rapid disposition.
• Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities and resolves schedule conflicts.
• Holds periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality and observes laws and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Vendor management

Manufacturing liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Atomics in Acton, MA is seeking an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison to connect engineering and manufacturing, monitor program progress, and expedite critical path components to keep schedules intact. The role requires analyzing specifications, coordinating priorities across shops, and communicating status to management while maintaining asset control.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in planning or scheduling production, with strong problem solving and