Advanced Manufacturing Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Canonsburg, PA
•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Specialist develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences, and processes for manufacturing or fabricating parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. The role works with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines. It applies knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards to develop and improve manufacturing methods. The position also identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. This position is fully on-site. No relocation package is offered. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time and eligibility for access to classified information.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems, and applications.
  • Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis.
  • Experience estimating manufacturing costs and determining time standards.
  • Familiarity with tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.

Nice To Haves

  • Component- and board-level electronic systems or test experience.
  • Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing techniques and statistical process analysis.
  • Advanced decision-making skills for complex, creative manufacturing challenges.
  • Proven ability to evaluate and improve assembly methods and production equipment capabilities.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction and continuous improvement of existing product lines.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development in manufacturing engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs and determine time standards.
  • Recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
  • Apply knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards to improve manufacturing methods.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Flex time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Employee resource and social groups
  • Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
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