Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus a minimum of 2 years of elevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. 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.

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you'll work alongside Manufacturing Engineers to keep production moving and solve the technical issues that arise on the manufacturing floor. You'll be a primary point of contact for operators and inspectors, helping assess production questions and defects, coordinating with engineers and Quality, and supporting the creation and upkeep of the documentation and processes used to build our products.

What you'll experience:

• Daily technical challenges that connect you with operators, inspectors, engineers and other professionals
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge as it's discovered

What you'll do:

• Provide day-to-day floor support to operators and inspectors, responding to production questions and helping resolve process or documentation issues
• Gather information on defects and manufacturing issues, then consult with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to develop appropriate dispositions
• Disposition MRB conditions within delegated authority and approved criteria; elevate issues to the Manufacturing Engineer as needed
• Support RCCA investigations by collecting production information, documenting findings, and helping implement and verify corrective actions
• Create and update manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routers, procedures and shop aids, coordinating reviews and approvals with the responsible engineer
• Support Manufacturing Engineers with process methods, qualifications, calibration requirements and other manufacturing activities for new and existing products
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and other functions to resolve issues and complete production-support tasks

What you bring to the table:

• A bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and apply standard engineering principles to production issues
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation
• Good mechanical or materials aptitude
• Considerable written and verbal communication skills and effective collaboration across functions
• Considerable computer skills.

What sets you apart:

• • Manufacturing experience, particularly supporting production directly on the floor
  • Sound judgment about when to act within established authority and when to escalate an issue
  • A team-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Target salary range: USD $75,946.00/Yr. - USD $82,176.00/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.

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