Senior Industrial Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems in Poway, California is hiring an Industrial Engineer to drive process improvements in operations. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience ranging from 4 to 9 years based on degree. Key responsibilities include leading process improvement projects and collaborating across multiple departments while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a salary range of $105,890 - $189,545 hourly. Applicants must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years with a PhD.
• Experience with engineering change processes is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Understand the integration of resources for processes.
• Analyze and implement solutions in manufacturing and logistics.
• Lead process improvement projects with enterprise impacts.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Engineering principles

CAD design

Discrete simulation software

Materials management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

SAP

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer within the operations department of our ASI Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for understanding the integration of manpower, facility space, materials, equipment, etc. for a process.
• Ability to analyze, design, and implement solutions across various areas like manufacturing, logistics, and operations.
• With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for leading process improvement projects with enterprise-level impacts.
• Anticipate risks and/or future needs and address complex technical issues required to accomplish a technical goal.
• Guide the successful resolution of technical problems, apply the latest technological advancements to the problem, and function in a project leadership role.
• Serves as a consulting resource for lean manufacturing principles, process engineering, and general industrial engineering knowledge.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Operations Program Management and P&L to establish processes related to international operations and foreign customers.
• Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
• Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: nine or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with engineering change processes, from requests through implementation, is required.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Experience with drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
• Basic CAD design experience (floor layout and small tooling preferred).
• Experience using discrete simulation software (Simio or PlantSim preferred).
• Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
• Must have experience demonstrating the application of general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, 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.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly
Salary range: $105,890 - $189,545