Industrial Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We currently have an exciting opportunity in Poway, CA. for an Industrial Engineer within our ASI Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently analyze and optimize the integration of manpower, facility space, materials, equipment, and information flow for complex processes.
• Lead the design and implementation of process improvements in manufacturing, logistics, and operations within a site or functional area.
• Serve as a key contributor on cross-functional improvement projects, coordinating tasks, schedules, and deliverables with limited direction.
• Proactively identify risks, capacity constraints, and future needs; develop and recommend solutions to address technical and operational challenges.
• Lead the resolution of moderately complex technical problems, selecting and applying appropriate industrial engineering and lean tools.
• Partner with Design Engineering to influence product and process design during prototype, development, and first article builds to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with Operations Program Management and P&L stakeholders to define, document, and improve processes supporting both domestic and international operations.
• Owning the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of work instructions, routings, and related documentation for assigned product lines or value streams.
• Communicate complex technical and process information clearly to cross-functional teams, including recommendations, trade-offs, and change impacts.
• Provide input to site-level planning, capital proposals, and digital/automation initiatives by supplying data, analysis, and implementation support.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree.
• May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Preferred engineering disciplines include Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing and production environment preferred.
• Defense and Aeronautical industry a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering change processes, including coordinating changes from request through implementation.
• Strong experience interpreting engineering drawings and managing/maintaining engineering and manufacturing BOMs.
• Proven application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies for waste reduction and productivity improvement (e.g., value stream mapping, kaizen participation, SMED, basic statistical tools).
• Licenses and certifications preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent formal training preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating discrete-event simulation models (e.g., Simio, Plant Simulation, Arena) to evaluate capacity, throughput, and flow for production processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience using ERP systems (SAP or similar); experience with AutoCAD for floor layouts and simple tooling preferred.
• Experience performing time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and capacity modeling to support process design and improvement.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment; aerospace/defense and familiarity with AS9100 quality systems desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently on moderately complex projects and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance is required.

Pay

Salary range: $81,080 - $141,650