Industrial and Packaging Engineer - General Atomics
Poway, CA
About the Job
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.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer with Packaging Engineering qualifications within our ASI Division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Industrial Engineer:
+ Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to improve safety, enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.
+ Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
+ Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
+ Establish and maintain labor standards, lead times and capacities/capabilities for manufacturing and ancillary processes.
+ Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
+ Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.
+ Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
+ Support and collaborate with shop floor technicians to solve manufacturing problems.
+ Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.
Packaging Engineer:
+ Define, review, and approve packaging, preservation, handling, storage, and transportation policies and procedures.
+ Determine packaging practices and materials for parts (production/COTS) based on shipment requirements with input from Engineering.
+ Review any relevant documentation related to the handling of parts or packaging, including contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders, and facilitate revisions to packaging information as needed.
+ Create, review, and manage/revise packaging work instructions utilized by the shipping department and material handlers.
+ Maintain accountability by collaborating with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure best practices are followed.
+ Audit (internal/external) packaging practices of the shipping team.
+ Verify materials and packaging methods meet military packaging requirements (e.g., MIL-STD 2073), as applicable.
+ Develop and distribute training on packaging standards, including military and industry standards.
+ Assist in developing tools to support packaging design and container selection.
+ Review and ensure labeling practices meet military standards (MIL-STD-129), as required.
+ Identify special material properties and requirements such as HAZMAT, electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD), moisture sensitivity, fragility, oversized/overweight items, COMSEC, etc., and generate GA part numbers for MSDS Online.
+ Review material and packaging costs and provide estimates for future shipments.
+ Design special packaging using CAD for program deliverables to ensure proper transportability.
+ Collaborate with programs to review and approve Supplier Design Reviews (SDRLs) and final program Contract Design Reviews (CDRLs) to ensure delivery on schedule to the customer.
+ Train and interpret Military Standards in accordance with contracts and ensure compliance with packaging designs.
+ Partner with cross-organizational teams (e.g., Engineering, Logistics) to determine packaging and storage requirements across multiple locations.
+ Conduct packaging testing and validation to ensure products are properly protected during shipping and handling.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
+ Experience with military packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD 2073 and MIL-STD-129) is required.
+ Experience with Engineering change processes, from requests through implementation is required.
+ Knowledge of HAZMAT, ESD, and other specialized material requirements is desirable.
+ Experience with drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
+ Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
+ Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
+ Basic CAD design experience (floor layout, small tooling, packaging, container preferred).
+ Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
+ Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
+ Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
+ Must be able to work extended hours as required.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired.
Salary: $68,770 - $116,193 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer with Packaging Engineering qualifications within our ASI Division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Industrial Engineer:
+ Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to improve safety, enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.
+ Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
+ Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
+ Establish and maintain labor standards, lead times and capacities/capabilities for manufacturing and ancillary processes.
+ Establish and maintain work instructions and other documentation associated with manufacturing and ancillary processes.
+ Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive action to reduce scrap and rework.
+ Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.
+ Support and collaborate with shop floor technicians to solve manufacturing problems.
+ Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.
Packaging Engineer:
+ Define, review, and approve packaging, preservation, handling, storage, and transportation policies and procedures.
+ Determine packaging practices and materials for parts (production/COTS) based on shipment requirements with input from Engineering.
+ Review any relevant documentation related to the handling of parts or packaging, including contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders, and facilitate revisions to packaging information as needed.
+ Create, review, and manage/revise packaging work instructions utilized by the shipping department and material handlers.
+ Maintain accountability by collaborating with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure best practices are followed.
+ Audit (internal/external) packaging practices of the shipping team.
+ Verify materials and packaging methods meet military packaging requirements (e.g., MIL-STD 2073), as applicable.
+ Develop and distribute training on packaging standards, including military and industry standards.
+ Assist in developing tools to support packaging design and container selection.
+ Review and ensure labeling practices meet military standards (MIL-STD-129), as required.
+ Identify special material properties and requirements such as HAZMAT, electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD), moisture sensitivity, fragility, oversized/overweight items, COMSEC, etc., and generate GA part numbers for MSDS Online.
+ Review material and packaging costs and provide estimates for future shipments.
+ Design special packaging using CAD for program deliverables to ensure proper transportability.
+ Collaborate with programs to review and approve Supplier Design Reviews (SDRLs) and final program Contract Design Reviews (CDRLs) to ensure delivery on schedule to the customer.
+ Train and interpret Military Standards in accordance with contracts and ensure compliance with packaging designs.
+ Partner with cross-organizational teams (e.g., Engineering, Logistics) to determine packaging and storage requirements across multiple locations.
+ Conduct packaging testing and validation to ensure products are properly protected during shipping and handling.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
47603
Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
+ Experience with military packaging standards (e.g., MIL-STD 2073 and MIL-STD-129) is required.
+ Experience with Engineering change processes, from requests through implementation is required.
+ Knowledge of HAZMAT, ESD, and other specialized material requirements is desirable.
+ Experience with drawings and engineering/manufacturing bill of materials is required.
+ Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction and their application in a manufacturing environment is required.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
+ Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP desirable).
+ Basic CAD design experience (floor layout, small tooling, packaging, container preferred).
+ Materials management (warehousing, transportation, logistics) experience desirable.
+ Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
+ Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
+ Must be able to work extended hours as required.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired.
Salary: $68,770 - $116,193 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
Source : General Atomics