Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Basic Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

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