Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This position is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and is part of the Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering team at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Collaborate with fellow Manufacturing Engineering staff to continuously improve manufacturing process performance, transfer new products into production, diagnose and repair products, and develop change control processes.
• Support the development, qualification, verification, and validation of changes to existing product and manufacturing processes.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflow, assembly methods, and work force and equipment utilization.
• Lead MRB team meetings for analysis, material disposition, containment, and corrective actions definition.
• Select, install, and validate process/packaging equipment using 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.
• Create and maintain 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).
• Support 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 and execution of Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and training.
• Analyze new designs for manufacturability; collaborate to improve product design related to enable process.
• Compose detailed machine specification documents.
• Support the procurement and installation of equipment to support existing equipment replacement.
• Collaborate with internal and external fabrication resources to ensure tooling builds are successful.
• 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.
• Review proposed component tolerances and input to manufacturing capability.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable amount of time. 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.

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.
• Multi-tasks effectively.
• Resolves complex problems through the use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

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.