Manufacturing Project Engineer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to plan, schedule, and oversee production processes, ensuring efficient fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

You will collaborate with product design engineering, analyze problems, estimate costs, maintain records, and uphold safety and regulatory compliance across DoD-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Exposure to welding, fabrication and machining.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace manufacturing or industrial engineering desired.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering concepts with safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and manage tasks to meet timetables.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes problems and applies technical knowledge.
• Designs production operation sequences and tooling procedures.
• Collaborates with design engineering on specs.
• Investigates non-conformances and justifies changes.
• Estimates manufacturing costs and time standards.
• Ensures processes comply with regulations.
• Makes and maintains records and reporting for coordination.
• Performs supplier audits and oversight.
• Communicates technical responses to suppliers.
• Supports supplier kickoff meetings.
• Assists with project planning updates.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Observes safety and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Welding exposure

Fabrication

Machining

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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.

Under general direction, this position supports the manufacturing production process with focus on the planning, scheduling, implementation, and oversight of new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.


• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve manufacturing and engineering related problems.


• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery.


• Collaborates with product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.


• Investigates, dispositions and justifies product, drawing, and specification non conformances.


• Estimates manufacturing costs and determines time standards.


• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.


• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.


• Performs supplier audit and oversight as necessary to ensure conforming product being delivered.


• Communicates technical responses to supply base questions during proposal efforts, manufacturing efforts and post manufacturing efforts.


• Supports on-site supplier kick off meetings to discuss manufacturing plan, schedule and supplier deliverables.


• Assist with development, status and needs of the project plan to the Control Account Manager.


• 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 five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.


• The ideal candidate has exposure to welding, fabrication and machining.


• Degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace manufacturing or industrial engineering is desired.


• Must have a solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.


• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.


• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance is desired.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650