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Industrial and Packaging Engineer

Poway, California

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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: Entry-Level (0-2 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 47603BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Entry-Level (0-2 years) Job Title Industrial and Packaging Engineer City Poway State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $68,770 - $116,193

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer with Packaging Engineering qualifications within our ASI Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Industrial Engineer:
  • Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to improve safety, enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.
  • Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
  • Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
  • Establish and maintain labor standards, lead times and capacities/capabilities for manufacturing and ancillary processes.
  • Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
  • Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
  • Support and collaborate with shop floor technicians to solve manufacturing problems.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.
Packaging Engineer:
  • Define, review, and approve packaging, preservation, handling, storage, and transportation policies and procedures.
  • Determine packaging practices and materials for parts (production/COTS) based on shipment requirements with input from Engineering.
  • Review any relevant documentation related to the handling of parts or packaging, including contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders, and facilitate revisions to packaging information as needed.
  • Create, review, and manage/revise packaging work instructions utilized by the shipping department and material handlers.
  • Maintain accountability by collaborating with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure best practices are followed.
  • Audit (internal/external) packaging practices of the shipping team.
  • Verify materials and packaging methods meet military packaging requirements (e.g., MIL-STD 2073), as applicable.
  • Develop and distribute training on packaging standards, including military and industry standards.
  • Assist in developing tools to support packaging design and container selection.
  • Review and ensure labeling practices meet military standards (MIL-STD-129), as required.
  • Identify special material properties and requirements such as HAZMAT, electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD), moisture sensitivity, fragility, oversized/overweight items, COMSEC, etc., and generate GA part numbers for MSDS Online.
  • Review material and packaging costs and provide estimates for future shipments.
  • Design special packaging using CAD for program deliverables to ensure proper transportability.
  • Collaborate with programs to review and approve Supplier Design Reviews (SDRLs) and final program Contract Design Reviews (CDRLs) to ensure delivery on schedule to the customer.
  • Train and interpret Military Standards in accordance with contracts and ensure compliance with packaging designs.
  • Partner with cross-organizational teams (e.g., Engineering, Logistics) to determine packaging and storage requirements across multiple locations.
  • Conduct packaging testing and validation to ensure products are properly protected during shipping and handling.
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 bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience with military packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD 2073 and MIL-STD-129) is required.
  • Experience with Engineering change processes, from requests through implementation is required.
  • Knowledge of HAZMAT, ESD, and other specialized material requirements is desirable.
  • Experience with drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
  • Basic CAD design experience (floor layout, small tooling, packaging, container preferred).
  • Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
  • Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired.

Salary:$68,770 - $116,193
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“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
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“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.”
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“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
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“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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