Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. 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.

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Orchestrating work and offering technical direction and mentorship to specialists and technicians, you’ll coordinate and perform more complex cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization. You’ll lead the development of more complex manufacturing and operations plans and schedule and facilitate assigned projects. As the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist, we’ll expect you to effectively communicate with engineering departments, quality control, manufacturing, purchasing or other groups as required in order to complete project plans.

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, you’ll be a member of a highly motivated cross functional team responsible for overcoming daily production challenges and continuously delivering on commitments. 

You are encouraged to apply if you have the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.

Our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technician will work collaboratively with fellow Manufacturing Engineering staff to continuously improve manufacturing process performance, transfer new products into production, product and problem diagnosis and repair. Support the development, qualification, verification, and validation of changes to existing product and manufacturing processes. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflow, assembly methods, and work force and equipment utilization. Develops short-term and long-term operational strategies in partnership with team members and provides input necessary for the successful design, development, and execution of that strategy to achieve measurable outcomes in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify and improve the results of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the assigned operational processes are always capable to satisfy all GDMS, regulatory and industry requirements, and expectations applicable to our organization.
• Provide daily on-the-floor technical support working closely with Cell Leads, Supervisors, and fellow Engineers.
• Lead in conjunction with Quality personnel the MRB team meeting for analysis, material disposition, containment, and corrective actions definition.
• Lead in the selection, installation, and validation of process/packaging equipment utilizing 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.
• Write process deviation and rework instructions as required.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining 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).
• Responsible for setting up proper calibration plans for equipment and test equipment.
• Support process and design validation and equipment qualification tasks in association with project and engineering team(s).
• Early engagement in managing Production Readiness activity. Conduct review(s) to ensure that the documentation, production processes, test methods, production specifications, tooling and training are in place to support a controlled production environment.
• Responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Responsible for Facility/Utility/Environment Design readiness with respect to introduction of new process to the manufacturing platform.
• Responsible for coordinating 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 execution of SWIs and training.
• Analyze new designs for manufacturability; collaborate to improve product design related to enable process.
• Provide technical guidance to 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 of proposed component tolerances and input to manufacturing capability.
• Engage in development and approval of packaging concepts for manufactured devices and/or subcomponents.
• 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.

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure conformance to the Quality Policy and Quality System procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong communication across functional areas without direct management responsibilities.
• Research, develop, and implement necessary systems, competencies, and tools required to improve capability and capacity of the team.
• Responsible for the appropriate record keeping of project outputs in accordance with recognized GDMS procedures.
• Provide input on and support for capital equipment purchases including tools and software.
• May need to work long hours when necessary to complete time sensitive projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient originality and application of standard engineering principles and methods in completing technical assignments
• Proficient mechanical or electrical aptitude

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site where you will be part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts team.

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. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans