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Prin Manufacturing Engineer (SRM)

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

United States, Arkansas, Hampton

6245 Arkansas 203 (Show on map)

Nov 21, 2025

Prin Manufacturing Engineer (SRM)

Job Locations

US-AR-Hampton

Requisition ID

2025-35253

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

We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our Camden team! This individual will be required to plan, design and construct manufacturing facilities and related structures. Determines facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources and structural design. Resolve technical problems and recommends production improvements.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field

Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
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 in order 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.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 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
Knowledge, skills & abilities: 5S methodology. As-Is analysis. Manufacturing Engineering. Failure analysis. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Integrity engineering. Lean manufacturing. Process integration. Production engineering. Rapid prototyping. Statistical process control. Value engineering. Workflow optimization. Workload analysis. CAD software. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.

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.
May need to stand for long periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.

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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.