Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$77,843–$86,358 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $82k
$63k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $138,650–$197,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1191 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer

The Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer - Class of 2027 joins the manufacturing team to participate in a three-year rotational development program focused on building technical and operational leadership. This role involves rotating through six six-month periods across manufacturing engineering, production operations, quality engineering, and process engineering. The engineer will develop and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling while supporting production readiness, capacity planning, and process validation. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles, analyzing production data for yield and quality improvements, and identifying opportunities to apply AI and data-driven tools. The role also involves estimating manufacturing costs and resolving technical issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position supports the development of advanced technology solutions for critical defense missions and high-stakes national security operations.

What you'll do

  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling.
  • Support production readiness, capacity planning, and process validation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Analyze production data to identify yield, quality, and efficiency improvements.
  • Manage the introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing environments.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for technical issues.
  • Estimate manufacturing costs and support make/buy and process decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI and data-driven tools for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Department of Defense secret security clearance is preferred (preferred).
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 (3.6 preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High motivation, initiative, and interest in manufacturing systems and operational excellence.

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