Mfg Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Folsom, CA

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About The Position

The Mfg Engineer II plans, designs, and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures. The role determines facility specifications, including evaluating location, material resources, and structural design, and resolves technical problems while recommending production improvements. At this level, the employee applies working knowledge of the discipline, builds familiarity with company processes and customers, handles a range of assignments under prescribed guidelines, and receives moderate guidance and direction.

The role develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, analyzes workforce and space requirements, and designs equipment and workspace layouts for efficiency. It determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to meet manufacturing goals; estimates production times, staffing, and costs; communicates manufacturing capabilities and schedules; coordinates with vendors; and evaluates products against specifications and quality standards.

The position requires an associate degree and 2–4 years of experience, with an engineering degree required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. The employee must be able to remain stationary at a desk or computer for extended periods and move regularly throughout company facilities. Work may occur indoors and outdoors in changing climates and may involve operating machinery. The employee may be asked to work a different shift. Travel of up to 25% is likely. 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.
• Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• Ability to move regularly throughout company facilities.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in changing climates and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange equipment, material purchases, and parts.
• Evaluate products based on 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.

Benefits

• Compensation and a total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.
• Paid holidays.
• 120 hours of PTO annually.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree