Materials Engineer II Job at GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Mesquite, TX

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  • GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems
  • Mesquite, TX

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position


Materials Engineer II

US-TX-Mesquite

Job ID: 2024-32315
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Mesquite, TX

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems , a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Materials Engineer II, to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Responsibilities

This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX. This is an on-site position only.

SUMMARY: Designs, develops and modifies processes and methods for the manufacture, molding and utilization of metallic, plastic, composite and other materials in construction and production of hardware, electronic components and structures. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes materials and material components to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects materials for inclusion in products based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Completes documentation and procedures for processing, testing and use of materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Applies engineering techniques to create, develop and experiment with various materials that are used in industry to create products.
  • Manipulates a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, semiconductors, composite materials and ceramics in product production and also examines them in depth on a microscopic scale.
  • Helps to solve problems in the manufacturing process that arise with the use of different materials.
  • Tests and ensures products comply with national and international legal and quality standards.
  • Advises most efficient materials to purchase and recommends on materials that use less energy.

IMPACT OF THE ROLE

  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
  • Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
  • Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
  • Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
  • Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

  • Associate's Degree required.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
  • Discpline/Major: General Engineering or specialized Engineering degree required.
  • 2 - 4 years prior experience in a relevant function.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Applied physics
  • Computer simulation
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Material science
  • Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
  • Optimization
  • Performance analysis
  • Materials engineering
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred for Mesquite:

  • Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.

Physical Demands

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

Travel Requirements

  • Less than 25% travel likely.

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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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Job Tags

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