Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge? While showing initiative, you’ll coordinate and perform cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization. Basically, the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician 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

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Solid understanding of standard engineering principles and methods in completing technical assignments
• Solid mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Proficiency in MS Office Software
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to analyze and troubleshoot abnormal operation conditions on equipment, devices, fixtures, among others
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

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
• 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

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level