General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support purchasing and expediting of development/production hardware for our sputter coating operations.
Run and analyze production reports to determine and resolve potential issues or shortfalls that will affect product delivery schedule.
Support daily production activities to resolve issues that arise (Quality Notifications, part shortages, engineering issues, etc)
Ensures parts and purchase requisitions are processed through the system in a timely manner.
Ensures delivery dates are met by maintaining frequent contact with all critical subcontractors and vendors.
Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Confers across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.
Coordinates and monitors the design and development process by making periodic visits to various departments such as manufacturing shops, quality assurance, sales, MRB cribs, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and electrical process engineering.
Coordinates engineering priorities for manufacturing issues, and ensures schedule parity. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential production problems.
Ensures rapid disposition of engineering holds and lift orders.
Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts among engineering departments due to shop capacity limitations and resolving shop capacity issues with manufacturing and planning.
Reviews and recommends resolutions for open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity which may affect outstanding work.
May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
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 bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Must have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties; and (4) excellent computer skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.
Prior SAP experience and advanced Excel knowledge are highly desired.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category

Engineering

Experience Level

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

51,650

Pay Range High

87,290

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

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