Engineering Mfg Liaison III

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison to join our Acton, MA team. This role bridges engineering and manufacturing, monitors program progress, and expedites critical path components to keep schedules on track.

Responsibilities include coordinating priorities, negotiating with suppliers, and resolving engineering issues affecting production. The position requires 3–7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, planning or related discipline with 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of production and engineering support principles and practices.
• Customer focused with strong analysis and judgment to solve moderately complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to document and report findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with subcontractors and vendors to meet delivery dates.
• Analyze engineering specs and drawings and coordinate across functions.
• Visit manufacturing, QA, planning, and other departments to support design and manufacturing.
• Coordinate priorities for manufacturing issues and maintain schedule parity.
• Manage engineering holds and lift orders for rapid disposition.
• Resolve priority conflicts in Manufacturing Service Request activities.
• Conduct periodic engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related discipline

Job description

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison to join our team in Acton, MA!

This Engineering Manufacturing Liaison supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments. Monitors and analyzes program development progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule. Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems, some of which may be complex, related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering. Maintains physical control of program assets. Negotiates lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery. This position involves the exercise of independent judgement and discretion about matters of significance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads discussions with critical subcontractors and vendors to ensure delivery dates are met.

• Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.

• Contributes to the design and development process by making periodic visits to various departments such as manufacturing shops, quality assurance, sales, MRB cribs, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering.

• Coordinates engineering priorities for manufacturing issues and ensures schedule parity. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential production problems.

• Ensures rapid disposition of engineering holds and lift orders.

• Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts among engineering departments due to shop capacity limitations and resolving shop capacity issues with manufacturing and planning. Reviews and recommends resolutions for open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity which may affect outstanding work.

• Conducts 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 work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Other duties as assigned or required.

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 bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline and five or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Must have complete 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 complex problems of moderate scope and complexity;

• excellent verbal and written communication 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.

Job Category:

Manufacturing

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

69,500

Pay Range High:

116,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" poster.