Manufacturing Engineer III

Company

General Atomics

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison to join our team in Tupelo, Mississippi.

This position supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments. Reviews program development progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule.  Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering.  Maintains physical control of program assets. May negotiate 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:

• Identifies issues in engineering and manufacturing and recommends resolutions.
• Reviews engineering specifications and drawings.  Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.
• Coordinates delivery schedule of raw materials and sub-assemblies from contractors.
• Monitors progress of manufactured parts required for project.
• Assists in and/or monitors the design and development process by coordinating between various engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Coordinates engineering support for manufacturing requirements and ensures schedule parity.
• Maintains project specific prototype inventory control.
• Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts.
• Reviews open engineering issues affecting sales orders.  Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing.  Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity that may affect outstanding work.
• 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 maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Must have substantial machining knowledge, including five axis machining and mill turn machining.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving machining practices.
• Strong Metrology background
• Able to read G and M Codes.
• Able to develop low risk machining processes for high precision, high complexity parts.

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

Travel Percentage Required

0% – 25%

Clearance Required?

No

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. 
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks. Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Must have a basic knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of non-routine problems
  • 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 and managers
  • strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes