Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Marion, VA

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About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.We will rely on your extensive knowledge to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The seasoned, experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer we seek will develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes and estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Effectively leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action
• Fully proficient use and understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) concepts, principles, and theories
• Fully proficient understanding lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Keeps abreast of technology trends
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees