Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Sign on bonus available)

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

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 space and everything in between.

We will rely on your professional expertise to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• 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:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Solid knowledge with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
• Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Creating and maintaining SMT processes such as stencil design, solder paste application, pick-and-place, reflow profiling, AOI, and X-ray inspection
• Optimizing solder paste selection, placement parameters, and reflow profiles to improve yield and reduce defects
• Leading troubleshooting, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and machine programming for SMT equipment
• Monitoring SPC trends, defect Paretos, and implementing corrective actions for issues like solder bridging, opens, voiding, and tombstoning. Conducting DFM/DFA evaluations for new product introductions
• Assisting production technicians with process deviations, equipment issues, and new product introductions. Developing work instructions, SOPs, and training operators

What sets you apart:

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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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