Manufacturing Leadership Program Overview
The MLP is a three-year rotational program consisting of six six-month rotations. Engineers will gain exposure across manufacturing operations, process engineering, quality engineering, production support, and other technical disciplines.Participants develop deepexpertisein manufacturing systems, production processes, and continuous improvement methodologies while building the foundation for technical leadership roles.
Participants will also gain a foundational understanding of supply chain and operations flow. This includes exposure to planning, material flow, and cross-functional coordination with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure alignment between engineering decisions and end-to-end operational performance.
Primary Responsibilities include
Developing and improving manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling
Supporting production readiness, capacity planning, and process validation
Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles
Analyzing production data toidentifyyield, quality, and efficiency improvements
Supporting introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing environments
Collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues
Estimating manufacturing costs and supporting make/buy and process decisions
Identifyingopportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Identifyingopportunities to apply AI and data-driven tools for continuous improvement
Qualifications Required
GPA 3.2 minimum (3.6 preferred)
Demonstrated leadership experience
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High motivation and initiative
Interest in manufacturing systems, engineering, and operational excellence
Our Commitment to You
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
This position is fully onsite and located in Scottdale, Arizona.
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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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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