Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer focused on aerospace composites and machined parts. We build military and commercial radomes, aerostructures, and modular shelters, working closely with companies such as Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, and Raytheon, as well as the Navy, Air Force, and Army.

In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. You will collaborate with design engineering to release new products and estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements. Your expertise will help improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, and production equipment. Additionally, you will lead quality initiatives using Six Sigma methodology, document procedures, and provide process analysis for new business opportunities. The role involves working closely with hourly personnel, applying craftsmanship-like techniques, and ensuring competitive and cost-effective processes. Join us and be part of a team that develops mission-critical systems to keep people safe, offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
• Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interface with both management-level personnel as well as hourly employees

What sets you apart:

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Target salary range: USD $77,103.00/Yr. - USD $85,537.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans