Industrial Engineer
Adelanto, California
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 25 - 50
Success Profile
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- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
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.
Are you ready to take flight and have the ability to make a difference in an exhilarating career opportunity? We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Industrial Engineer to join our cutting-edge aerospace team. As a pivotal member, you will spearhead groundbreaking projects, optimizing production processes, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Embrace the challenge and soar to new heights as you revolutionize the future of aerospace technology. Join us and let your expertise propel us towards unparalleled success!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to improve safety, enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.
- Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
- Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
- Establish and maintain labor standards, lead times and capacities/capabilities for manufacturing and ancillary processes.
- Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
- Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
- Support and collaborate with shop floor technicians to solve manufacturing problems.
- Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Experience with Engineering change processes, from requests through implementation is required.
- Experience with Drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
- Basic CAD design experience (floor layout and small tooling preferred).
- Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
- Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

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