Engineering Mfg Liaison I

**51435BR**

**Company:**

General Atomics

**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.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Coordinates and expedites materials buy and delivery schedules of raw materials and sub-assemblies.

+ Monitors progress of manufactured parts required for project.

+ Coordinates and manages PCB build, electronics inventory for PCBs, and population and delivery of PCBs,

+ Assists in and/or monitors the design and development process by coordinating between various engineering and manufacturing departments.

+ Coordinates engineering support for manufacturing requirements and ensures schedule parity.

+ Maintains project specific prototype inventory control.

+ Kit project specific material for manufacturing.

+ Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts.

+ Reviews open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity that may affect outstanding work.

+ Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

+ 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

+ Manages Obsolescence of parts and brings issues to engineering's attention

+ Other duties as needed.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

**Job ID#:**

51435BR

**Job Category:**

Manufacturing

**Travel Percentage Required:**

0% - 25%

**Full-Time/Part-Time:**

Full-Time Salary

**State:**

Massachusetts

**Clearance Level:**

Secret

**Pay Range Low:**

51,650

**City:**

Acton

**Clearance Required?:**

Desired

**Pay Range High:**

87,290

**Recruitment Posting Title:**

Production Coordinator

**Job Qualifications:**

+ Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline. 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 have knowledge of supply chain process

+ Must take initiative to meet internal schedules

+ Must be customer focused and possess:

+ The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems

+ Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences

+ Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees and managers

+ The ability to contribute to the development of new processes or systems and communicate new concepts

+ Strong computer skills

+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

**US Citizenship Required?:**

Yes

**Experience Level:**

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

**Relocation Assistance Provided?:**

No

**Workstyle:**

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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