Senior Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics•Pittsfield, MA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between. We will rely on your professional expertise to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our teams knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Solid understanding of company policies and practices
Solid understanding with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
Solid understanding of MS Office Software
Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to analyze and troubleshoot abnormal operation conditions on equipment, devices, fixtures, among others
Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design

Nice To Haves

Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Provide daily on-the-floor technical support working closely with Cell Leads, Supervisors, and fellow Engineers
Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and remediate problems with existing production processes to ensure throughput
Develop and update existing manufacturing processes. Determine in-process testing and product final inspection requirements
Write process deviation and rework instructions as required.
Responsible for creating and maintaining key process documentation such as Work Instructions, Workbooks, Routings, among others. Support the development of process documentation for new product(s) and changes to existing product(s)
Identify and improve the results of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction
Participate in the development and analysis of processes, tooling, and effective manufacturing concepts of basic to complex electromechanical devices
Engage in Production Readiness activities. Conduct reviews to ensure that the documentation, production processes, test methods, production specifications, tooling and training are in place to support a controlled production environment
Responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
Responsible for the creation of label templates in Brady Workstation or equivalent software
Analyze new designs for manufacturability; collaborate to improve product design related to enable process
Promote clear process communication and support training of assembly and fabrication personnel
Provide critical input, analysis, support, and approval on engineering documentation; participate in design reviews
Develop expertise in all GDMS products, their design details, product structure (BOM), manufacturing processes, and associated risks
Provide input on capital equipment purchases including tools and software
May need to work long hours when necessary to complete time sensitive projects