Mfg Engineer I

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I plans, designs, and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures; determines facility specifications by analyzing location, material resources, and structural design; and resolves technical problems while recommending production improvements. This entry-level professional role applies conceptual knowledge of a job discipline and performs routine assignments using existing procedures, with instruction and guidance from more senior roles. The role develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and quality standards. It plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment and workspace layouts to support efficient production. The position also determines the parts, tools, equipment, and processes needed to meet manufacturing goals, estimates production times and staffing requirements, communicates production information, works with vendors on specifications and purchases, and evaluates products against specifications and quality standards. The position is primarily based in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential. Work may also take place inside and outside, with exposure to changing climate or machinery. The role is safety-sensitive and may involve travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 0–3 years' experience.
Engineering degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Regular movement throughout company facilities; may need to stand for long periods.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Must meet the physical and environmental requirements of a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Design expertise.
Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve industrial manufacturing methods, applying knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
Determine the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other information to facilitate production processes.
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange equipment, material purchases, and parts.
Evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
Plan, design, and construct manufacturing facilities and related structures; determine facility specifications through analysis of location, material resources, and structural design.