Engineering Manufacturing Liaison
Poway, California
Overview
Assemblers, Machinists, Material and Production Control, Composite Technicians, Coordinators, Planners and Stock Clerks. These are just a few of the Manufacturing positions we offer at General Atomics. As a Manufacturing team member, you will use high-tech machines, systems, equipment and tools to create and build our products.
Experience in handling composite materials, using CNC machines and software, reading blueprints and drawings and a general understanding of manufacturing prinicples and systems are all desirable qualifications.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Engineering Manufacturing Liaison at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Results Driven
- Organized
- Productive
- Problem Solver
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 general supervision and with intermittent review, this position supports program engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews and monitors program development progress and expedites critical path components and processes to maintain schedule.
- Evaluates and resolves engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering.
- Maintains physical control of program assets.
- May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.
- This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
- Identifies issues in engineering and manufacturing and utilizes resources for resolution.
- Reviews engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.
- Coordinates delivery schedule of raw materials and sub-assemblies from contractors.
- Monitors and reports on progress of manufactured parts required for project.
- Assists in and/or monitors the design and development process by coordinating between various engineering and manufacturing departments.
- Coordinates engineering support for manufacturing requirements and ensures schedule parity.
- Maintains project specific prototype inventory control.
- Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts.
- Monitors and analyzes open engineering issues affecting sales orders.
- Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing.
- Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity that may affect outstanding work.
- May conduct periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline as well as three or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a general knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of non-routine problems of moderate scope and complexity
- excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences
- excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties
- excellent Excel and computer skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to travel as required.
Salary:$56,820 - $96,015
Benefits
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Competitive Pay
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Paid Time Off
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Healthcare
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Travel

“The people I work with and the great opportunities to grow are the reasons I look forward to coming to work every day.”– Ralph, Technician

“I enjoy working with good people and knowing I am helping our great military.”– Joe, Fabricator

“I chose General Atomics because I wanted to work in a challenging work environment.”– Tony, Composite Technician

“I'm excited to come to work because of the new projects and challenges.”– James, Quality Composite Inspector
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