
Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer (Electrical) - Class of 2027
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Canonsburg, PAJobSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer for its Class of 2027 cohort in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The three-year rotational program includes six six-month rotations across manufacturing engineering, production operations, quality engineering, and related functions. Participants gain hands-on technical and operational experience, develop leadership and business acumen, and pursue a company-sponsored master’s degree required for program completion.
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Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field is required . Department of Defense secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems has openings for a Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP) Engineer - Class of 2027 to join our team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This position provides an opportunity to develop and advance the manufacturing and engineering capabilities that support some of our nation's most critical defense missions. Employees work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and produce advanced technology solutions that enable high-stakes national security operations. The Manufacturing Leadership Program is a three-year rotational development program designed to build future technical and operational leaders. Participants gain hands-on experience across manufacturing engineering, production operations, quality engineering, and related technical functions while developing leadership and business acumen. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, MLP Engineers pursue a company-sponsored Master's degree which is required for program completion. Manufacturing Leadership Program Overview The MLP is a three-year rotational program consisting of six six-month rotations. Engineers will gain exposure across manufacturing operations, process engineering, quality engineering, production support, and other technical disciplines. Participants develop deep expertise in manufacturing systems, production processes, and continuous improvement methodologies while building the foundation for technical leadership roles. Participants will also gain a foundational understanding of supply chain and operations flow. This includes exposure to planning, material flow, and cross-functional coordination with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure alignment between engineering decisions and end-to-end operational performance. Primary Responsibilities include: 1. Developing and improving manufacturing performance and product delivery through technical problem-solving and process optimization 2. Developing and improving manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling 3. Supporting production readiness, capacity planning, and process validation 4. Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles 5. Analyzing production data to identify yield, quality, and efficiency improvements 6. Supporting introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing environments 7. Collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues 8. ... For full info follow application link. General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
How this job compares
Set against the 5,320 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$83–126K/yr91 salary ranges
- US median$40–48/hr322 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 199 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,320 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,220 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,916 of the 5,320 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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