Manufacturing Engineer
Adelanto, California
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
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- Team Player
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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 have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at the Adelanto Engine Shop.
Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation, and resolution of engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity. Assignments are for small projects or phase(s) of larger projects(s) and are normally outlined in terms of specific engineering activities. Engineering tasks involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. Contacts are primarily internal with infrequent inter-organization or customer contact. May provide direction to design staff or technicians.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides floor and field support to operations as required to analyze, investigate, and resolve manufacturing and modification related issues
- Communicates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements in accordance with drawings and technical subject matter.
- Collaborates with quality, program management, engineering, functional management, and customer management as required to ensure all products meet or exceed the requirements of external or internal customers.
- Performs root cause analysis for manufacturing issues encountered and can quickly provide containment and a path forward.
- Tracks design related issues to incorporation and provided input and direction to design engineering, program management and quality.
- Keeps management informed of product performance, quality status, risks, and customer concerns. Passes information up and down the management chain efficiently and effectively.
- Thrives in a fast-paced work environment with constant change of tasks and expected completion dates.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
- Performs duties as assigned and works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
- Must have an understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory. Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment.
- Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
- Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
- Experience in a Manufacturing/Liaison Engineering environment supporting across multiple internal and external support groups, problem investigation/resolution, multi-disciplinary technical guidance, and configuration management support.
- Provide evaluation and disposition for non-conformances, including root cause analysis, as well as participating in the corrective and preventative action process.
- Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings.
- Keeps management informed of product performance, quality status, risks, and customer concerns. Passes information up and down the management chain efficiently and effectively.
- Performs other duties as assigned and works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
- Experience with various engine or aircraft propulsion systems.
- Experience with SAP, AMPS or other manufacturing execution system applications.
- Experience with various machining methods, manufacturing processes, and CAD modeling
Salary:$68,770 - $116,193
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”– John, Staff Engineer
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