Production Engineering Liaison

$89,180 - $155,825/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Production Engineering Liaison at General Atomics is responsible for developing and administering manufacturing processes while evaluating and resolving production issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering. This role requires leadership in analyzing and resolving engineering-related production problems and serves as a key contact for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure company objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the analysis, evaluation and resolution of engineering related production problems.
• Develops, implements and administers manufacturing processes, procedures and tooling.
• Analyzes defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems; analyzes and routes non-conforming reports; develops and implements corrective action.
• Identifies training needs and develops training plans and schedules.
• Represents the department as a primary contact with outside representatives; may represent department as member of change control board.
• Analyzes, investigates and recommends design and process changes; coordinates with engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Provides direction to support staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Assists in estimation of machined parts.
• Capable of technical project management.
• Includes expedite of parts through all phases of manufacture.
• Provides feedback to engineering for design for manufacture.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and nine or more years of progressive professional experience in a technical capacity in production operations.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of production and engineering administration principles, theories and concepts.
• A detailed understanding of practices, techniques, and standards; excellent working knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing principles; and knowledge of tool design and concepts.
• Must be customer focused and possess the ability to participate in the development of new concepts and communicate and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Organization skills to lead and coordinate work phases.
• Ability to determine the appropriate approach or project level and provide solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of employees, management and outside representatives.
• Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.