Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Mfg Engineer - Controls Engineering

US-IL-Marion

Job ID: 2024-31530
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Marion, IL

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Mfg Engineer to join our Marion, IL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Marion, IL offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:
Plans, designs and constructs manufacturing facilities and related structures. Determines facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources and structural design. Resolves technical problems and recommends production improvements

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization , space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in engineering or other engineering related degree
• 5-7 years experience relevant to the positions functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or other engineering related degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be proficient in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting. (PLC 5, SLC, Micrologix, ControlLogix, Panelview)
  • Allen Bradley preferred
• Ability to read control system drawings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) and assist technicians with troubleshooting these systems.
• Individual would be responsible for providing control system designs (safety circuits, communication networks, panel design, hardware selection, etc.) and providing technicians with drawings and material for internal projects.
• Vision system experience preferred (Keyence IV, CV, XG series)
• Robot experience preferred. Primarily responsible for existing program modification and troubleshooting. (Fanuc, Epson)
• High level of electrical knowledge required with a working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office tools

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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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