Sr Prin Mfg Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking a Sr Prin Mfg Engineer based in Arkansas, specializing in industrial manufacturing processes. You will lead efforts to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, ensuring maximum production efficiency. This role demands extensive engineering expertise along with strong analytical skills and effective communication.

The ideal candidate should hold an Associate's Degree in Engineering and possess 10-12 years of related experience. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred for further advantage.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience in a relevant field.
• Engineering degree required.
• Familiarity with 5S methodology, GD&T, and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves manufacturing methods and processes.
• Analyzes workforce utilization and designs workflow for efficiency.
• Communicates production schedules and manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

5S methodology

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean manufacturing

Statistical process control

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software

Job description

Sr Prin Mfg Engineer

Job ID: 2026-36503
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Location: US-AR-Hampton, Camden, AR

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment guides everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success — fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Impact of the Role

• Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in‑depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
• Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business
• Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. This contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.