Sr Prin Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production capabilities for solid rocket motors. This role involves planning and designing manufacturing facilities, analyzing production processes, and implementing improvements to ensure efficiency and quality. With a commitment to supporting the mission of the warfighter, the company offers a comprehensive rewards package, including a hybrid work option and career development opportunities. Join a high-performance team dedicated to innovation and excellence in defense manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of 5S methodology and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in CAD and CAE software.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves manufacturing methods for solid rocket motors.
• Analyzes workforce utilization and designs efficient layouts.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications.

Skills

5S methodology

Manufacturing Engineering

Failure analysis

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Lean manufacturing

Statistical process control

Workflow optimization

CAD software

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sr Prin Manufacturing Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

Job Locations

US-AR-Hampton

Requisition ID

2025-33666

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Engineering

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.

Major Position 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.

Basic 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)