Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is for the second shift.

• Responsible for providing Manufacturing Engineering support to Avionics Electronics group, primarily supporting RF devices and testing.
• Expected to develop innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in manufacturing engineering and to engineering designs to enhance manufacturability.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing activities required for the assembly and integration of components into complex assemblies.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings. Confer across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information. Able to assist design engineers and CAD/CAM/CMM programmers in resolving model changes for manufacturability.
• Work directly with systems, design, and test engineers to enhance manufacturability, assembly, and integration of components and sub-assemblies starting at initial model/drawing creation and continuing throughout the manufacturing phase.
• Receive and route Non-Conformance Reports for disposition. Route Supplier Disposition Requests to engineering.
• Create and maintain manufacturing bills of material, manufacturing work instructions, and routers.
• Develop and maintain common manufacturing processes, standards, and documentation.
• Provide input to material master requirements, including make versus buy requirements. Track material procurements to support manufacturing activities.
• Applies technical knowledge to troubleshoot, analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data.
• May be required to make brief technical presentations.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, electronic systems is desired.
• Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables. Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with RF radio systems is desired.
• Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to effectively use MS Office, specifically Excel and Project applications, to execute and track work activities. MS Teams experience is desirable.
• Experience working with SAP and Windchill applications is desirable.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 62,