Senior Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

28d•$93,980 - $104,260

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s 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 team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.
Applicants selected may 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 knowledge with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications.
Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis.

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.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
Develop 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.
Create and maintain SMT processes such as stencil design, solder paste application, pick-and-place, reflow profiling, AOI, and X-ray inspection.
Optimize solder paste selection, placement parameters, and reflow profiles to improve yield and reduce defects.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and machine programming for SMT equipment.
Monitor SPC trends, defect Paretos, and implement corrective actions for issues like solder bridging, opens, voiding, and tombstoning.
Conduct DFM/DFA evaluations for new product introductions.
Assist production technicians with process deviations, equipment issues, and new product introductions.
Develop work instructions, SOPs, and train operators.