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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Marion, VA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ 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 Marion, VA. Develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes• Install manufacturing process systems and conduct production qualification• Provide process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, Tooling

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $85k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 47 manufacturing engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 46 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$129k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 47%
  • ✓ New product launch 30%
  • ✓ Lean 28%
  • Automation 26%

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Assist product engineer with design to cost• Define and document equipment calibration requirements• Develop floor layouts• Document procedures, process qualifications, work instructions, shop aids, routings, etc. • Develop manufacturing engineering plans and strategies for specific products and processes• Install manufacturing process systems and conduct production qualification• Provide process analysis to support new business (NPI) opportunity assessment and quoting• Develop, design, procure, and construct manufacturing process hardware, fixturing tools, software, and work environment• Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process

requirements

of new or existing product lines• Lead quality initiatives using six sigma methodology to determine extent of non-conformance root cause, and corrective action• Monitor and control process parameters, and identify special processes and need for SPC

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Basic

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • •Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation• Fully proficient understanding of manufacturing processes and methods• Fully proficient in lean manufacturing techniques and six sigma methodology• Fully proficient problem-solving and analytical skills• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams• Fully proficient communication and interpersonal skills• Fully proficient written and verbal communications skills• Fully proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office applications• Fully proficient knowledge with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications

Salary Note

USD $111,123.00 - USD $123,278.00 /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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