Engineering Mfg Liaison III

Job Summary

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 have an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA. (Poway, CA) for an Engineering Manufacturing Liaison. This position supports the Project Engineering Radar Product Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support project engineering and manufacturing by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Provide support for engineering products on both the manufacturing and the integration floors.
• Expedite critical path components and processes to maintain production schedule.
• Working with the Sustaining Project Engineer, evaluate and recommend a resolution for engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, root cause analysis and drawing change procedures.
• Understand the intricacies of the AMS manufacturing and SI&T processes.
• Understand the workflow for procurement, SAP system and warehouse configurations.
• Ability to quickly grasp and understand the full scope of radar integration activities and come up to speed quickly in new areas. Take on a high-level problems and recommend a technical path forward
• Strong ability to collaborate and draw support and guidance from senior engineering staff and program management office.
• Ability to build a good working relationship with the technicians and engineers supporting production and sustaining activities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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 and five or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • Ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of non-routine problems;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees and managers
  • Strong computer skills, specifically both Windows and Linux environments
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Experience with Lynx SAR and Due Regard radar, PLS and FCL process, LoLA, MoSim, Claw, GCS, RFLB and SPU a plus.