General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer II

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $85K — $115K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
  • Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and safety regulations.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to adapt to new concepts in a changing environment.
  • Desirable: Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Devise innovative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges using design-for-manufacturing principles.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects for manufacturing processes, focusing on quality and productivity.
  • Specify and implement new equipment and processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Support production planning and coordination for operations development.
  • Influence product and process specifications from design through production validation.
  • Troubleshoot design and production conflicts, promoting new methods and materials.
  • Oversee prototype builds, documenting processes and implementing new technologies.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Contributions to a leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
  • Collaboration with experienced engineering professionals.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

This position is working second shift: 2:30pm - 12:00am

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or highly complex manufacturing problems through early, upfront design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure producibility, inspectability, testability, maintainability and repairability.
  • Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule. Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
  • Specify and implement equipment and processes.
  • Support manufacturing production planning and coordination, execution and operations process development.
  • Function spans from the early design development process, through pre-production pathfinder and validation test articles leading to stable production; influencing the product and process specifications to achieve the best quality, cost and cycle time.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design development vs. production requirements, promotes new methods / process equipment, and evaluates special material requirements.
  • Oversee prototype and pilot builds, document the build process with standardized work instructions, define and implement new manufacturing technologies.
  • Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
  • May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major new programs, moderate "Block change" upgrade contracts or single-purpose mission projects.
  • Provides input to design, technical staff, briefs management, and participates effectively in a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
  • Develop manufacturing processes, procedures and tooling using technical experience and collaborative interaction with the team to improve quality, eliminate non-value-added steps and shorten lead times.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, e.g., 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, and manufacturing flow.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing
  • Provide support for the disposition of non-conforming product, identify root cause, and assists in the implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
  • Review and approve engineering design and changes and ensure their manufacturability
  • Obtains and analyzes manufacturing and test data
  • Develops and maintains work instructions to guide technicians in the assembly of assigned products
  • Liaison work orders as required to reflect process changes, non-conformity dispositions and engineering changes
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 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. Must be able to work extended hours as required.
  • An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD clearance required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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