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General Atomics · 3 hours ago

Weld Manufacturing Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. The Weld Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on supporting the manufacturing production process by designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for the fabrication of parts and assemblies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies

Conducts tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting and resolving a wide range of complex manufacturing engineering issues

Designs the arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout

Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery

Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products

Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques

Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines

Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations

Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff

May be required to make technical presentations to staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Qualification

Manufacturing engineeringWeldingFabricationSolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeAdobeCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact. Able to work extended hours as required

Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Able to work extended hours as required

Must be able to acquire and maintain security clearance

Must be proficient with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Applications, and Adobe

Must have a detailed understanding of welding and fabrication using GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW

Basic understanding of PQR's, WPS's and WPQRs and testing requirements

Must be able to drive the flow of components between Manufacturing and Quality Departments