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Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Scottsdale, AZ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
1+ years
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 Scottsdale, AZ. 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
1+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $88k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 37 manufacturing engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $85k–$120k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Automation 38%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ Tooling 32%
  • Root cause 32%
  • New product launch 27%
  • Team leadership 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at General Dynamics Mission Systems

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus 1 year relevant experience; or Master's degree.

Requirements

[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time 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

Salary Note

USD $80,403.00 - USD $89,198.00 /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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