Sr Prin Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Corporation; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes for solid rocket motors. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to design and optimize manufacturing facilities, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards. Your expertise in manufacturing engineering and critical thinking will be vital in resolving technical challenges and improving production methods. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and supports the mission of the warfighter, while enjoying a robust rewards package that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work option

Career development programs

Recognition programs

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Proficient in CAD and CAE software, with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods for solid rocket motors.
• Analyze workforce and workflow for maximum efficiency.

Skills

5S methodology

As-Is analysis

Manufacturing Engineering

Failure analysis

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Integrity engineering

Lean manufacturing

Process integration

Production engineering

Rapid prototyping

Statistical process control

Value engineering

Workflow optimization

Workload analysis

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

CAD software

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Prin Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

US-AR-Hampton

Job ID: 2025-33666
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 Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization's ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, career development, and recognition programs.

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

The Sr Prin Manufacturing Engineer will be required to plan, design, and construct manufacturing facilities and related structures used for production of solid propellants and Solid Rocket Motors (SRM). Determine facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and structural design. Evaluate technical problems with production and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Manufacturing Engineering or other engineering field required
• Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 10-12 years experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 5S methodology, As-Is analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Failure analysis, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), Integrity engineering, Lean manufacturing, Process integration, Production engineering, Rapid prototyping, Statistical process control, Value engineering, Workflow optimization, Workload analysis, CAD software, Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, Oral and written communication, Critical thinking, Analytical thinking.
• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components, and armament systems around the world.