Sr Process Engineer

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Develops and modifies process formulations, methods and controls to meet quality standards | Recommends and implements improvements, modifications or additions to document work | Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules | Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications. Intimate/hands-on knowledge of Multi-Axis Wind Machines | Working knowledge of FMEA’s and Control Plans | Experience leading and participating in problem solving (PDCA/A3/RCA) | Knowledge of CWS and Wind Machine Programming

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization.
• Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes.
• Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve.
• Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials.
• May act as a knowledge resource and guide for less experienced engineers.
• May work on processes for new or more complex products. 

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: CAD Software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software. Equipment Evaluation. Mathematical Modeling. Process Engineering. Process Mapping. Requirements Engineering/Analysis. Statistical Process Control.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• Knowledge of Product Design
• Knowledge of Data Analysis

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Less than 25% travel likely.

Responsibilities-

• Intimate/hands-on knowledge of Multi-Axis Wind Machines
• Experience with specifying equipment and machine configurations
• Working knowledge of FMEA’s and Control Plans
• Experience leading and participating in problem solving (PDCA/A3/RCA)
• Knowledge of CWS and Wind Machine Programming
• Experience with setup and verification of new equipment.
• Experience with reading engineering drawings with an emphasis on GD&T

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.