Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

ID: 2026-75265

US-VA-Marion

Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 10/8/2026

Category: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of DefenseSecret security clearance ispreferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Key Responsibilities:

Assist product engineer with design to cost

Define and document equipment calibration requirements

Develop floor layouts

Document procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc.

Develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes

Install manufacturing process systems and conduct production qualification

Provide process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting

Develop, design, procure, and construct manufacturing process hardware, fixturing tools, software, and work environment

Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines

Lead quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action

Monitor and control process parameters, and identify special processes and need for SPC

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Fully proficient understanding of manufacturing processes and methods

Fully proficient in lean manufacturing techniques and six sigma methodology

Fully proficient problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Fully proficient communication and interpersonal skills

Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills

Fully proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office applications

Fully proficient knowledge with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $111,123.00 - USD $123,278.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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