Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.

As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, you’ll be a member of a highly motivated cross functional team responsible for overcoming daily production challenges and continuously delivering on commitments. 

You are encouraged to apply if you have the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.

Our Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will develop manufacturing engineering tools, strategies and systems, floor layouts and plans for new or existing products and processes. This will require procedural documentation for the implementation and maintenance of methods, operational sequence and equipment calibration requirements. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. You won’t just be working on the cutting-edge, you’ll help define it for the world.

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 is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design.
• Expectational knowledge of manufacturing and engineering systems and applications.
• Strong use and understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Extensive knowledge of Engineering and/or Manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Software.
• PC skills with Engineering and office related software systems. Experience using 3D CAD Design Software.
• Experience with manufacturing efficiency strategies such as Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, 5S, Value Stream mapping, etc.
• Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions to solve root cause problems.
• Decision-making skills and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Attention to detail and tasks being performed to identify potential risks with the processes and products.
• Able to identify critical component functions and determine which manufacturing techniques will provide the optimal outcome.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to analyze and troubleshoot abnormal operation conditions on equipment, devices, fixtures, among others.
• Knowledge and understanding of T9001.
• Work independently - self-motivated.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, and document control principles preferred.
• Statistical methods, statistical process control and sampling plans.

Job Summary:

Work collaboratively with fellow Manufacturing Engineering staff to continuously improve manufacturing process performance, transfer new products into production, product and problem diagnosis and repair. Support the development, qualification, verification, and validation of changes to existing product and manufacturing processes. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflow, assembly methods, and work force and equipment utilization. Develops short-term and long-term operational strategies in partnership with team members and provides input necessary for the successful design, development, and execution of that strategy to achieve measurable outcomes in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Participate in the development and analysis of processes, tooling, and effective manufacturing concepts of basic to complex electromechanical devices.

• Identify and improve the results of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the assigned operational processes are always capable to satisfy all GDMS, regulatory and industry requirements, and expectations applicable to our organization.
• Provide daily on-the-floor technical support working closely with Cell Leads, Supervisors, and fellow Engineers.
• Lead in conjunction with Quality personnel the MRB team meeting for analysis, material disposition, containment, and corrective actions definition.
• Lead in the selection, installation, and validation of process/packaging equipment utilizing project management tools, Risk Analysis, and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Develop and update existing manufacturing processes. Determine in-process testing and product final inspection requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and remediate problems with existing production processes to ensure throughput.
• Ensure consistent operation and continuous adequacy of test equipment and test methods.
• Write process deviation and rework instructions as required.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining key process documentation such as Work Instructions, Workbooks, Routings, among others. Support the development of process documentation for new product(s) and changes to existing product(s).
• Responsible for setting up proper calibration plans for equipment and test equipment.
• Support process and design validation and equipment qualification tasks in association with project and engineering team(s).
• Early engagement in managing Production Readiness activity. Conduct review(s) to ensure that the documentation, production processes, test methods, production specifications, tooling and training are in place to support a controlled production environment.
• Responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Responsible for coordinating the creation of label templates in Brady Workstation or equivalent software.
• Support the engagement of the appropriate production personnel through process development to foster early learning and robust process transfer to production.
• Support fellow Manufacturing Engineers and Trainers to support the creation execution of SWIs and training.
• Analyze new designs for manufacturability; collaborate to improve product design related to enable process.
• Collaborate with fellow Manufacturing Engineers related to component builds, process and BOM development and other related activities.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to improve efficiency and quality of manufacturing operations.
• Engage in development and approval of packaging concepts for manufactured devices and/or subcomponents.
• Promote clear process communication and support training of assembly, test and inspection personnel.
• Promote communication, visibility, and accountability of transfer activity within team members and to key stakeholders.
• Provide critical input, analysis, support, and approval on engineering documentation; participate in design reviews.
• Maintain expertise in all GDMS products, their design details, product structure (BOM), manufacturing processes, and associated risks.
• Serve as subject matter expert for applicable areas of audits.
• Provide solutions to vendor issues as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure conformance to the Quality Policy and Quality System procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong communication across functional areas without direct management responsibilities.
• Research, develop, and implement necessary systems, competencies, and tools required to improve capability and capacity of the team.
• Responsible for the appropriate record keeping of project outputs in accordance with recognized GDMS procedures.
• Provide input on and support for capital equipment purchases including tools and software.
• Support recruiting efforts.
• May need to work long hours when necessary to complete time sensitive projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• Outstanding communication skills to interface with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, senior leadership and our business development teams
• Recognized as an expert in your field
• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Ability to multi-task
• Resolves complex problems through the use of ingenuity and creativity

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site where you will be part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts team.

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