Manufacturing Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Bloomington, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at General Dynamics Mission Systems (aerospace & defense) in Bloomington, MN. In this entry-level position, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $101k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$149k, from 28 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 49%
- Lean 44%
- New product launch 33%
- Root cause 31%
- Team leadership 31%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: General Dynamics Mission Systems in Bloomington
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Full description from General Dynamics Mission SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Requirements
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.We will rely on your knowledge and skills to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. In this entry-level position, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process
requirements
of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
What you’ll experience
- ✓Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- ✓A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- ✓Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
responsibilities
requiring advanced decision-making skills
- ◆Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
- ◆Commitment to ongoing professional development
- ◆Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- ◆Knowledge of SMT processes, PCB assembly, and electronic components
- ◆Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001).
Salary Note
USD $72,818.00 - USD $80,782.00 /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!
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Basic
What you bring to the table
- •A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field, or equivalent experience
- •Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- •Clear understanding with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
What sets you apart
- •Creative, innovative
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