Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

5d•$76,516 - $84,885•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer coordinates and performs cross-functional tasks in support of the operations and manufacturing organization. The role works with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines. It develops and improves manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. The position provides daily on-the-floor technical support and guidance to production teams, develops and maintains manufacturing processes and documentation, and supports production readiness. It also analyzes designs for manufacturability, contributes to design reviews and engineering documentation, supports workforce training, and recommends capital equipment purchases. The role is fully on-site with the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Manufacturing team. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for classified-information access are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance required within a reasonable period of time.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information are required.
Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Clear understanding of company policies and practices.
Clear understanding of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems, and applications.
Clear understanding of MS Office software.
Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to analyze and troubleshoot abnormal operating conditions on equipment, devices, and fixtures.
Ability to recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking and ability to multitask.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Collaborative team player who values team success.
Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-the-floor technical support in collaboration with Cell Leads, Supervisors, and fellow Engineers.
Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and remediate production-process problems to ensure throughput.
Develop and update manufacturing processes, and determine in-process testing and final product inspection requirements.
Write process deviation and rework instructions as required.
Create and maintain process documentation, including Work Instructions, Workbooks, and Routings; support documentation for new products and changes to existing products.
Identify and improve manufacturing and operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Participate in developing and analyzing processes, tooling, and manufacturing concepts for basic to complex electromechanical devices.
Participate in Production Readiness activities and review documentation, processes, test methods, specifications, tooling, and training for controlled production.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication, tooling, equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality-control standards.
Create label templates in Brady Workstation or equivalent software.
Analyze new designs for manufacturability and collaborate on product-design improvements that enable process execution.
Communicate processes clearly and support training of assembly and fabrication personnel.
Provide input, analysis, support, and approval on engineering documentation, and participate in design reviews.
Develop expertise in GDMS products, design details, product structure (BOM), manufacturing processes, and associated risks.
Provide input on capital-equipment purchases, including tools and software.
Work long hours when necessary to complete time-sensitive projects.