Research & Development Manufacturing Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and reconnaissance systems, invites an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer for our Adelanto, CA R&D facility.

The role supports prototype and pre-production programs with tooling and manufacturing solutions, coordinating with multiple work centers to meet program objectives. As part of the R&D Manufacturing Engineering Team, you will own DFМ input, part/to tooling estimates, tooling acquisition, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering with 4+ years (bachelors) or 2+ years (masters).
• Hands-on experience with composite and metallic airframe fabrication and assembly.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes and theory.
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts, organize work phases, and provide solutions.
• Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills; leadership ability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to GA-ASI programs such as one-off builds and pod assemblies.
• Function as a program-centered Manufacturing Engineer.
• Devise and implement manufacturing and tooling solutions for projects.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to execute project objectives.
• Provide tooling and part estimates for manufacturing efforts.
• Lead tooling acquisition and implementation for respective projects.
• Oversee on-the-floor support for part manufacturing and composite assembly.
• Coordinate metrology of parts, assemblies, and tooling.
• Design and incorporate shop aids to facilitate manufacturing.
• Author and incorporate manufacturing work instructions.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• May support new process development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe laws and obligations.
• Work safely following established procedures.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Metrology

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer at our GA-ASI Research and Development facility in the High Desert.

Our Adelanto facility has an exciting opportunity for a Research & Development Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As part of the Research and Development Manufacturing Engineering Team, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide comprehensive manufacturing support for various prototype and pre-production programs. More specifically, this role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and see through to completion, effective tooling and manufacturing approaches to execute program objectives on new and/or existing projects ranging from one-off parts, to composite pod structures, to complete aircraft builds.

This role involves being the primary leader in linking program expectations with manufacturing execution. This includes taking ownership of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input, part/assembly and tooling estimates, tooling acquisition, coordinating part manufacturing with the respective work centers, investigating and solving manufacturing and engineering issues, and continuous improvement opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing Manufacturing Engineering support to GA-ASI programs/projects such as one-off part builds, pod composite assemblies and complete aircraft builds
• Primarily function as a program/project-centered Manufacturing Engineer
• Devise and implement manufacturing and tooling solutions for new and/or existing projects
• Regularly interface with multi-disciplinary teams to execute project objectives
• Provide proactive manufacturing solutions through tool design and part design/CAD review
• Provide tooling and part estimates for a wide range of manufacturing efforts
• Lead effort for acquiring and implementing tooling for respective projects
• Oversee and provide direct on-the-floor support for part manufacturing and composite assembly
• Coordinate metrology of parts, assemblies, and tooling
• Design and incorporate shop aids to facilitate manufacturing
• Author and incorporate manufacturing work instructions
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement activities
• May support new process development activities
• Maintains 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.

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 degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
• Hands on experience with composite and metallic airframe fabrication and assembly.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650