Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

2d•$105,814 - $117,387

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. 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

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Fully proficient use and understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) concepts, principles, and theories.
Fully proficient understanding lean techniques and statistical analysis.

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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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.
Make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
Develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Effectively leads quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action.