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Engineer I

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 12 minutes ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $62,510.00 - 105,628.00 per year

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Skills

Systems Engineering
Sensors
Wireless Communication
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering Design
Process Improvement
Standard Operating Procedure
AngularJS
Dimensional Modeling
INSPECT
Database
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Preventive Maintenance
SAFE
Milling
GD&T
Creo
Computer Operation
Inspection
Quality Control
Collaboration
Attention To Detail
Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Cost Reduction
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Training
Design Of Experiments
Security Clearance
Machining
Metrology
Manufacturing

Systems Engineering
Sensors
Wireless Communication
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering Design
Process Improvement
Standard Operating Procedure
AngularJS
Dimensional Modeling
INSPECT
Database
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Preventive Maintenance
SAFE
Milling
GD&T
Creo
Computer Operation
Inspection
Quality Control
Collaboration
Attention To Detail
Process Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Cost Reduction
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Training
Design Of Experiments
Security Clearance
Machining
Metrology
Manufacturing

Summary

Job Summary

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.

Engineer I with Machining background

General Atomics is seeking an Engineer I with hands-on machining expertise to optimize manufacturing operations and develop advanced machining processes. This position requires someone who can operate equipment and prototype new methods, maximize underutilized machine capabilities, and implement efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will use their practical machining experience to bridge the gap between engineering design and manufacturing execution, spending time on the shop floor to develop and validate process improvements rather than routine production work. The components to be machined are typically high-precision, small-quantity parts at the millimeter scale with micro-sized features and tight tolerances.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify and develop processes to utilize unused machine capabilities and expand manufacturing capabilities
Prototype and validate new machining methods and techniques to improve efficiency and quality
Develop optimized tooling strategies, fixtures, and workholding solutions
Create and refine NC programs using both manual methods (plain G-code and parametric G-code) and CAD/CAM (Creo) to improve cycle times and part quality
Perform hands-on machining to prove out new processes before transitioning to production
Review engineering drawings and collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability
Troubleshoot complex machining challenges and develop solutions
Document process improvements, best practices, and standard operating procedures
Train production personnel on new processes and techniques
Set up and operate micro CNC shop equipment including lathes, mills, and saws
Compute angular and linear dimensions for machining operations
Determine appropriate cutting tools, workpiece holding methods, and machine speeds and feeds
Improvise and adapt standard tooling as needed
Perform typical operations including turning, facing, boring, chamfering, turning tapers, drilling, grooving, and reaming
Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, digital height gages, measuring microscopes, indicators, gage blocks, and surface plates
Learn and utilize high-level inspection tools such as white light optical profilers
Record and document machining data, including both in-process and final inspection results, in the database or designated Excel templates and archive documentation on the server per established procedures
Perform preventive maintenance on machines as needed
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Handle hazardous and radioactive materials in accordance with safety protocols
Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

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 engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Proficiency in operating equipment such as lathes and milling machines
Strong understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, and materials
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Mathematical skills including geometry and trigonometry
Experience with NC programming (both G-code and CAD/CAM/Creo)
Proficiency with common manual inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, digital height gages, indicators, gage blocks, and surface plates
Ability to learn and perform target characterization using optical microscopes
Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field
Knowledge of inspection equipment and quality control procedures
Technical expertise and application of scientific principles, concepts, theory, and practice
Ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
Effective team collaboration skills with the ability to work independently at a high level
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Experience with process development, method improvement, or manufacturing engineering"
Track record of implementing cost savings or efficiency improvements in machining operations
Experience developing custom tooling, fixtures, or workholding solutions
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience mentoring or training machinists on new techniques
Willingness to work with hazardous and radioactive materials
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q Level Security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience machining exotic materials and alloys
Familiarity with advanced metrology equipment
Previous experience in high-precision manufacturing environments
Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing environment with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10100516
Position Id: 25b9d306f1b32c6e376b5cebedcee76c
Posted 30+ days ago

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