Manufacturing Engineer
General Atomics
This is a Contract position in Guntown, MS posted June 22, 2020.
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.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our GA-EMS Group located in Tupelo, MS. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention. Guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem, and will function in a project and team leadership role. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the primary technical contact on small identifiable projects. Provides direction to engineering or technical staff and will lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in manufacturing engineering.
- Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the primary technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.
- Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on problems.
- Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult engineering problems.
- Will serve as a primary technical contact for manufacturing engineering to support proposal efforts, which includes but is not limited to cost estimating and establishing a manufacturing plan/schedule.
- Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish a technical goal.
- Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced engineering concepts and current knowledge of advanced manufacturing technology.
- May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
- Directs activities of manufacturing engineering or technical staff and will lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- 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.
