Manufacturing Engineer IV

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks a Contamination Control Engineer to develop and sustain contamination control strategies for high-reliability aerospace hardware and optical systems across the product lifecycle.

You will lead cleanroom operations, define cleanliness requirements, monitor NVR and particle counts, and collaborate with design and facilities to maintain certifications and compliant production processes, while mentoring staff and communicating

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's in engineering or a related technical field with nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience supporting ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms or equivalent controlled environments.
• Knowledge of particulate contamination, molecular contamination, NVR, precision cleaning, and contamination monitoring techniques.
• Demonstrates extensive technical expertise with ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and some project leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills enabling interface with other departments and staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willing to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contamination control plans, procedures, and work instructions for manufacturing and integration activities.
• Establish contamination control requirements for cleanrooms, assembly areas, TVAC testing, and precision cleaning operations.
• Define and monitor cleanliness levels including particulate, molecular contamination, and NVR requirements.
• Lead contamination risk assessments through product design, manufacturing, transportation, and environmental testing.
• Support precision cleaning, bake-out, packaging, storage, and handling requirements for flight hardware.
• Manage contamination monitoring programs including airborne particle counts and surface cleanliness inspections.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Contamination control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or related field

Job description

56697BR

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 a Contamination Control Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA!

With limited direction, the Contamination Control Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining contamination control strategies that ensure the successful manufacture, integration, and testing of high-reliability aerospace hardware and optical systems. This role serves as the subject matter expert for contamination control and cleanroom operations to establish and maintain contamination control requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This position also supports the design, development, and implementation of new and revised production processes to ensure the efficient and economical fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware in compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain contamination control plans, procedures, and work instructions for manufacturing and integration activities.
• Establish contamination control requirements for cleanrooms, assembly areas, thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing, and precision cleaning operations.
• Define and monitor cleanliness levels including particulate, molecular contamination, and Non-Volatile Residue (NVR) requirements.
• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Lead contamination risk assessments through product design, manufacturing, transportation, and environmental testing.
• Support precision cleaning, bake-out, packaging, storage, and handling requirements for flight hardware.
• Manage contamination monitoring programs including airborne particle counts, surface cleanliness inspections, witness samples.
• Designs the arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery.
• Interfaces and collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
• Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Work with Facilities to maintain cleanroom certification, filtration systems, and environmental controls.
• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.
• May be required to make technical presentations to staff.
• May provide direction to less experienced professionals, design staff or technicians. 13.Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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 bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Experience supporting ISO Class 5–8 cleanrooms or equivalent controlled environments.
• Knowledge of particulate contamination, molecular contamination, NVR, precision cleaning, and contamination monitoring techniques.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving extremely complex manufacturing engineering problems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required.

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

98,100

Pay Range High

171,398

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.