General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineering Mfg Liaison III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, planning or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in production planning and scheduling.
  • Extensive understanding of product life cycle sustainment and quality control.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in organizing and coordinating work assignments.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills for documentation and reporting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for influencing and guiding teams.
  • Proficient in computer skills relevant to engineering and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead discussions with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of components.
  • Analyze engineering specifications and collaborate across functions for technical information.
  • Contribute to design and development by visiting various departments.
  • Coordinate engineering priorities to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure schedules align.
  • Facilitate rapid resolution of engineering holds and orders.
  • Manage Manufacturing Service Request activities to resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Review open engineering issues related to sales orders and communicate alerts effectively.
  • Conduct periodic meetings for engineering and manufacturing planning.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • Collaborative working environment with cross-departmental exposure.
  • Potential for travel to support project needs.
  • Engagement in diverse engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments. Monitors and analyzes program development progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule. Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems, some of which may be complex, related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering. Maintains physical control of program assets. Negotiates lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads discussions with critical subcontractors and vendors to ensure delivery dates are met.
  • Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.
  • Contributes to the design and development process by making periodic visits to various departments such as manufacturing shops, quality assurance, sales, MRB cribs, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering.
  • Coordinates engineering priorities for manufacturing issues and ensures schedule parity. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential production problems.
  • Ensures rapid disposition of engineering holds and lift orders.
  • Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts among engineering departments due to shop capacity limitations and resolving shop capacity issues with manufacturing and planning.
  • Reviews and recommends resolutions for open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity which may affect outstanding work.
  • Conducts periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • 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.
  • Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline and five or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate an extensive understanding of product life cycle sustainment, quality control, and government property requirements.
  • Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
  • Must possess:
    • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems.
    • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide others.
    • The ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts.
    • Excellent computer skills.
  • The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as 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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