Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer that will work within our production team to support the build and delivery of Space Flight products for the Space Electronic Systems sector.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering process support to the manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies for military and space applications, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators.
• Conducts various data analysis for capacity, throughput, and other relevant performance indicators.
• Recommends and implements process improvements, lean manufacturing techniques, and process flows to execute both production and development programs.
• Works with staff to ensure bench setups/layouts satisfy productivity demands, safety/ergonomics, and applicable employee suggestions.
• Creates detailed work instructions from engineering drawings for technicians to assemble, test, and inspect products accurately and repeatably.
• Generates, investigates, and documents non-conformances as required. Recommends disposition and supply rework instructions, if necessary.
• Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Ensures design compliance with standards and procedures to provide a consistent manufacturing process.
• Supports Material Review Board (MRB)/Failure Review Board (FRB) for the disposition of discrepant material/test failures and determination of root cause/corrective action. Ensures timely disposition of discrepant materials and other corrections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience/combined education.
• 4+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years with a graduate degree (8 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience in regulated/controlled electronic or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Similar experience working under an ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality system.
• Root cause and corrective action methodology knowledge and experience.
• CAD/Solidworks experience.
• Experience with Configuration Management processes.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring schedules are defined and met.
• Ability to communicate with varying levels of technical expertise to ensure requirements are clear and met.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma training.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting up 25lbs exertion.
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates computers and other office productivity machinery. May occasionally operate manufacturing equipment.

Working Conditions

• ESD production environment.
• Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
• Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax or Sterling.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $73,000 - $135,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)