Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Corporation; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to the design and construction of advanced manufacturing facilities. This role involves improving manufacturing methods, optimizing workflows, and ensuring product quality for critical defense systems. As part of a high-performance team, you'll collaborate with vendors and utilize your technical skills to meet production goals. If you're passionate about engineering and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods based on various factors.
• Plan workforce utilization and design workspace layouts.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Design expertise

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

US-AR-Hampton

Job ID: 2025-33989
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Camden, AR

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products are used across every U.S. military branch and by our allies worldwide. Given the nature of our work and our organizational ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

This individual will be responsible for planning, designing, and constructing manufacturing facilities and related structures. This includes determining facility specifications, analyzing location options, material resources, structural design, resolving technical problems, and recommending production improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods based on product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards.
• Plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Identify the parts, equipment, tools, and processes necessary to meet manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and costs to support management decision-making.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and other relevant information to facilitate production.
• Collaborate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange procurement of equipment, materials, and parts.
• Evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree with 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, work independently and in teams, problem-solving, analytical thinking, design expertise, leadership skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in designing, engineering, and producing munitions, weapons, tactical vehicles, missile components, and armament systems worldwide.