Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Mfg Engineer to join our Marion, IL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS in Marion, IL offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.
Summary:
Plans, designs and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures. Determines facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources and structural design. Resolves technical problems and recommends production improvements
Major Position Responsibilities
- Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
- Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts
- Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Engineering or other engineering related degree requried and 5-7 years' experienceOR
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Expierence with Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
- Minitab
- Candidates shall be self-directed and capable of performing in a very dynamic environment
- Job assignments will require an individual to work independently at times while being a member of a multi-department team at other times
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Design expertise.
- Leadership skills.
Other Requirements:
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.