Manufacturing Leadership Program Engineer - Class of 2027
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Developing and improving manufacturing performance and product delivery through technical problem-solving and process optimization
- Developing and improving manufacturing processes, methods, and tooling
- Supporting production readiness, capacity planning, and process validation
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Analyzing production data to identify yield, quality, and efficiency improvements
- Supporting introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing environments
- Collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues
- Estimating manufacturing costs and supporting make/buy and process decisions
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Identifying opportunities to apply AI and data-driven tools for continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Required GPA 3.2 minimum (3.6 preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High motivation and initiative
- Interest in manufacturing systems, engineering, and operational excellence
Benefits
Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
Pay
Target salary range: USD $77,843.00/Yr. - USD $86,358.00/Yr.
Schedule
This position is fully onsite and located in Bloomington, Minnesota.