Mfg Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II plans, designs, and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures; determines facility specifications, including evaluating locations, material resources, and structural design; and resolves technical problems while recommending production improvements. The role requires working knowledge and experience in the engineering discipline, with continued development of knowledge of company processes and customers. The engineer performs a range of assignments using prescribed guidelines or policies, receives moderate guidance and direction, and exercises discretion and judgment. This position develops and improves manufacturing methods, plans workforce utilization and workspace layouts, identifies resources and processes needed to meet product specifications, and evaluates products against quality standards. It also estimates production times, staffing requirements, and costs; communicates information to support production; and works with vendors on product specifications and the purchase of equipment, materials, and parts. The role may involve travel of up to 25%, movement throughout company facilities, and work inside and outside in changing climates or while operating machinery. The employee may be asked to work a different shift. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 2–4 years of experience.
Engineering degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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.
Able to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Able to move regularly throughout company facilities.
Work may require working inside and outside with exposure to changing climates and/or operating machinery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve industrial manufacturing methods using 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, and 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 inform management decisions.
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other information to facilitate production processes.
Consult with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange equipment, material, and parts purchases.
Evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
Plan, design, and construct manufacturing facilities and related structures; determine facility specifications, including location, material resources, and structural design.
Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.