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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems · Marion, VA

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at General Dynamics Mission Systems (aerospace & defense) in Marion, VA. You will serve as the primary engineering presence on the production floor — providing real-time technical support, resolving manufacturing issues, and ensuring production continuity.

They ask for
2+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma

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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
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

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 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what's possible. Here you'll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

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.

As a Sr Manufacturing Engineer , you will serve as the primary engineering presence on the production floor — providing real-time technical support, resolving manufacturing issues, and ensuring production continuity. You will develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and process documentation while collaborating closely with Design Engineering, Program Management, and Quality Assurance to drive producibility and cost improvements across assigned programs.

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
  • ✓A high-impact role as the go-to engineering resource for 2nd shift production operations
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What you bring to the table

  • •A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
  • •Clear understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and technical standards with proficiency in lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma methodology
  • •Experience developing manufacturing engineering plans, work instructions, routings, and process documentation for production programs
  • •Working knowledge of solid modeling CAD tools for creating mechanical models and drawings, with educational-level knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

What sets you apart

  • •Experience assisting product engineering with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design to cost initiatives
  • •Proven ability to install manufacturing process systems and conduct production qualification, feasibility studies, and testing on new and modified designs
  • •Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
  • •Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
  • •Lean / Six Sigma Certification

Salary Note

USD $85,239.00 - USD $94,562.00 /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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