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Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bloomington, MNFull-time$73–81K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$73–81K/yr
Location
Bloomington, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. This entry-level role estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and recommends tooling and process requirements for product lines. The position also supports improvement of manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication, equipment, assembly, and quality standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering ConceptsManufacturing ProcessesElectrical and Mechanical ComponentsCreative Decision-MakingTeamworkAI for Continuous ImprovementSMT ProcessesPCB AssemblyElectronic ComponentsIPC-a-610IPC J-STD-001

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Related STEM FieldSecret Clearance or Ability to ObtainU.S. CitizenshipBachelor's in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

We will rely on your knowledge and skills to develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. In this entry-level position, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team's knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

What you'll experience:

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, a related specialized area or field, or equivalent experience

Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Clear understanding with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications

What sets you apart:

Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Knowledge of SMT processes, PCB assembly, and electronic components

Familiarity withindustry standards(e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001).

Target salary range: USD $72,818.00/Yr. - USD $80,782.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$72,818.00 - $80,782.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55431

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-73882

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 5,273 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–81K/yr
  • Minnesota median$89–124K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$96–142K/yr3,009 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $77K, is 27% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($105K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 128 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,273 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
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 (4,171 postings).
Education
3,026 of the 5,273 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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