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Sr Mfg Engineer

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT)

United States, Maine, Saco

291 North St (Show on map)

Dec 04, 2025

Sr Mfg Engineer

Job Locations

US-ME-Saco

Requisition ID

2025-35259

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Engineering

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

The ideal candidate for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position should possess strong technical expertise, including proficiency in CNC programming (preferably using NX CAM) and PC-DMIS CMM programming for dimensional inspection and analysis. They should have extensive knowledge of precision inspection tools and methods, paired with the ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing and production issues effectively.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.

Additional Responsibilities

Self-motivation and excellent project management skills are essential, as the role requires managing initiatives, timelines, and deliverables while working independently or collaboratively. A hands-on approach to problem-solving is critical, as the candidate will need to troubleshoot, debug processes, and optimize machining efforts in a practical, manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree / Must have at least 5 years of machining experience, demonstrating expertise in manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, gun-drilling and broaching.
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Design expertise. Leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.