Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

7d•$105,529 - $117,072

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to coordinate and perform complex cross-functional work in support of the operations and manufacturing organization. The role provides technical direction and mentorship to specialists and technicians, leads the development of manufacturing and operations plans, and schedules and facilitates assigned projects. It also requires communication and coordination with engineering, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing, and other groups to complete project plans. The work supports defense and other mission-focused technologies and may involve classified technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on manufacturing experience.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems, and applications.
Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Experience working directly with customers.
Material science experience, preferably in circuit card manufacturing-related areas.
Manufacturing industry experience, preferably in defense manufacturing.
Creative and innovative approach, with advanced decision-making skills.
Collaborative team orientation and a record of meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Awareness of technology trends.
Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform complex cross-functional tasks in support of operations and manufacturing.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to specialists and technicians.
Lead development of manufacturing and operations plans.
Schedule and facilitate assigned projects.
Communicate and coordinate with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing, and other groups to complete project plans.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Keep abreast of technology trends and pursue ongoing professional development.