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Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

This manufacturing engineer is responsible for overseeing and improving manufacturing, assembly and testing for high power RF components and systems.

The position develops schedules and implements work activities for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of high power RF components and systems.

Coordinates day to day activities of the manufacturing process, including personnel guidance, work assignments, procurement and coordination of the product flow through the manufacturing phase.

Generates and executes policies and procedures and recommends modifications to operating policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Attends to day-to-day activities, generating technical documents, maintaining project schedules, and working closely with others on the technical team.
• Generates process flows, procedures, and interfaces with quality assurance personnel.
• Gives guidance to assemblers and technicians, through all phases of manufacturing in accordance with established schedules.

Schedules and coordinates work assignments.

• Interacts with vendors to ensure timely delivery of material and sub-components.
• Supports the fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.
• Works with design engineers to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Seeks methods to maintain and improve product quality, repeatability and efficiency.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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 a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows;

six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.

May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

• Must demonstrate technical understanding of manufacturing, assembly and test concepts and practices, with the ability to schedule and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones.
• Must be customer focused and possess :
• The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex matters of diverse scope and nature;
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including management;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees;
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
• The ability to represent the company on external projects; and
• The ability to handle common computer tasks.
• Preferred but not required, knowledge of microwave systems, RF test equipment, vacuum systems, and / or complex machinery is a plus.