Manufacturing Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Pittsfield, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at General Dynamics Mission Systems (aerospace & defense) in Pittsfield, MA. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- 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 Massachusetts: typical posted base $106k–$160k.
Median of the low and high ends of 45 live postings that list pay, out of 87 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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- Base pay
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- Experience asked
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Typical $96k–$147k, from 37 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
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- ✓ Tooling 53%
- Automation 52%
- Lean 47%
- Root cause 33%
- Six Sigma 32%
- SolidWorks 31%
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Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
Requirements
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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
While showing initiative, you’ll coordinate and perform cross functional tasks in support of the operations/manufacturing organization. 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. 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.
Primary
requirements
- ✓Write process deviation and rework instructions as required.
- ✓Responsible for creating and maintaining key process documentation such as Work Instructions, Workbooks, Routings, among others. Support the development of process documentation for new product(s) and changes to existing product(s)
- ✓Identify and improve the results of manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction
- ✓Participate in the development and analysis of processes, tooling, and effective manufacturing concepts of basic to complex electromechanical devices
- ✓Engage in Production Readiness activities. Conduct reviews to ensure that the documentation, production processes, test methods, production specifications, tooling and training are in place to support a controlled production environment
- ✓Responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
- ✓Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
- ✓Responsible for the creation of label templates in Brady Workstation or equivalent software
- ✓Analyze new designs for manufacturability; collaborate to improve product design related to enable process
- ✓Promote clear process communication and support training of assembly and fabrication personnel
- ✓Provide critical input, analysis, support, and approval on engineering documentation; participate in design reviews
- ✓Develop expertise in all GDMS products, their design details, product structure (BOM), manufacturing processes, and associated risks
- ✓Provide input on capital equipment purchases including tools and software
- ✓May need to work long hours when necessary to complete time sensitive projects
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
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Basic
will include, but are not limited to, the following
- •Provide daily on-the-floor technical support working closely with Cell Leads, Supervisors, and fellow Engineers
- •Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and remediate problems with existing production processes to ensure throughput
- •Develop and update existing manufacturing processes. Determine in-process testing and product final inspection
What you bring to the table
- •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
- •Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- •Clear understanding of company policies and practices
- •Clear understanding with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
- •Clear understanding of MS Office Software
- •Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to analyze and troubleshoot abnormal operation conditions on equipment, devices, fixtures, among others
- •Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound manufacturing engineering design
What sets you apart
- •Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- •Commitment to ongoing professional development
- •Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- •Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Workplace Options
- •This position is fully on-site where you will be part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Manufacturing team.
Salary Note
USD $76,516.00 - USD $84,885.00 /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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