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.

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to efficient operation of organization by inputting to or preparing short and long-range plans and schedules reports and providing progress follow-up and adjustment information.; develops planning activities that support schedule development; schedules, monitors performance, analyzes and reports on activities to ensure flow of material.
• Develops manufacturing work orders in accordance with Material Requirement Planning (MRP) planned order requirements; guides manufacturing on action(s) to be taken.
• Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues; performs product assessments for part or product designs; provides input for manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules.
• Processes work orders and material transactions for non-conformance material dispositions. Interprets engineering change orders (ECO), implements dispositions affecting stock, work in progress, and NEXT assembly.
• Develops standard and non-standard reports; identifies issues, exceptions and variances and develops solutions to moderately complex issues; reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements.
• Represents group with interdepartmental activity with quality, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and inventory control.
• Alerts operating or project management to deviation from established norms; develops and recommends solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • ​Additional Functions
    • Other duties as assigned or required.
    • May perform physical movement of hardware as a result of processing NCR and ECO dispositions.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires an Associates degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of manufacturing planning principles, theories, and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment and to learn and apply basic planning tools and techniques; and knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • the ability to identify issues and interpret data including engineering drawings
  • organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit
  • good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and to accurately document, report and present
  • ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
  • knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Salary:$51,650 - $87,290