General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineering Mfg Liaison III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, planning or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in planning and coordinating production operations.
  • Complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles, techniques, and standards.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to independently analyze and solve complex problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to influence and guide teams and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient computer skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing departments.
  • Monitor and expedite program development progress to maintain schedules.
  • Evaluate and resolve complex engineering production problems.
  • Negotiate lead times with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
  • Lead discussions with subcontractors to meet delivery requirements.
  • Contribute to design and development through visits to various departments.
  • Coordinate engineering priorities and advise management on production status.

Benefits

  • Work in a leading aerospace engineering company.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in remotely piloted aircraft.
  • Opportunity for independent judgment and significant responsibilities.
  • Dynamic work environment with the chance to influence engineering processes.
  • Potential for career growth within a recognized industry leader.
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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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.
  • 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 have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
  • Must be customer focused.
  • ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required.
  • 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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