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EmployerGeneral Atomics
Location Tupelo, MS USA
PostedFebruary 25, 2026

Job Details

Engineering Mfg Liaison III
**53629BR**

**Company:**

General Atomics

**Job Summary:**

GA's Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, laser and weapons systems, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation as well as a range of commercial customers.

Under general supervision, this position supports manufacturing by developing and monitoring processes and by serving as a liaison between the engineering and manufacturing departments. Evaluates and resolves engineering-related production problems, some of which may be complex, related to manufacturing, design, quality and material used. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Review product designs and provide Design for Manufacturing inputs

+ Develop Manufacturing Processes that support manufacturing at the highest level of quality.

+ Using Statistical Process Control tools control monitor and report the health of various manufacturing processes.

+ Provide input concerning the selection of capital equipment

+ Leads discussions with critical subcontractors and vendors to ensure delivery dates are met.

+ Analyzes engineering specifications and drawings. Conference across functional areas to provide and obtain technical information.

+ Contributes to the design and development process by making periodic visits to various departments such as manufacturing shops, quality assurance, sales, MRB cribs, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering.

+ Coordinates engineering priorities for manufacturing issues and ensures schedule parity. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential production problems.

+ Ensures rapid disposition of engineering holds and lift orders.

+ Coordinates Manufacturing Service Request activities by resolving priority schedule conflicts among engineering departments due to shop capacity limitations and resolving shop capacity issues with manufacturing and planning.

+ Reviews and recommend resolutions for open engineering issues affecting sales orders. Alerts planning department to open engineering issues that may affect manufacturing. Alerts engineering departments to sales order activity which may affect outstanding work.

+ Conducts periodic program engineering/manufacturing planning meetings.

+ Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information. 10.Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

+ Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

+ Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

**Job ID#:**

53629BR

**Job Category:**

Manufacturing

**Travel Percentage Required:**

0% - 25%

**Full-Time/Part-Time:**

Full-Time Salary

**State:**

Mississippi

**Clearance Level:**

Secret

**Pay Range Low:**

62,460

**City:**

Tupelo

**Clearance Required?:**

Desired

**Pay Range High:**

105,533

**Recruitment Posting Title:**

Engineering Mfg Liaison

**Job Qualifications:**

+ Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field and five or more years of progressive experience in developing and maintaining manufacturing processes. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

+ Must have complete knowledge of production and engineering support principles and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards.

+ Must be customer focused and possess:

+ the ability to use independent analysis and judgment in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems of moderate scope and complexity;

+ excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.

+ excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties.

+ excellent computer skills.

+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain secret level clearance is desired.

**US Citizenship Required?:**

Yes

**Experience Level:**

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

**Relocation Assistance Provided?:**

No

**Workstyle:**

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

Job #NLX288390811