Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in fabrication and assembly.
Ability to read and create blueprints and technical diagrams.
Familiarity with material properties and validation methods.
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Responsibilities
Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) efforts within the product design team.
Establish, monitor, and validate production processes as a subject matter expert.
Design and implement complex fixtures, tooling, and inspection gauges for operations.
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and support their technical growth.
Lead manufacturing workflow planning and production line setup activities.
Support material and resource planning to maintain production schedules.
Solve complex technical challenges using engineering references and analytical techniques.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.
As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you play a key role in ensuring products are designed for manufacturability and supported by robust, repeatable production processes throughout the product lifecycle. You collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to optimize manufacturing methods, lead process development efforts, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor developing engineers while supporting successful product transition from design through production.
Responsibilities
Drives Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) efforts as a key member of the product design team.
Establishes, monitors, and validates production processes and controls while serving as a process owner or subject matter expert for critical manufacturing processes.
Designs, develops, and implements complex fixtures, tooling, and inspection gages to support fabrication and assembly operations.
Mentors junior manufacturing engineers and supports their technical development.
Leads manufacturing workflow planning and production line setup activities.
Supports material and resource planning while coordinating with product teams to maintain production schedules.
Solves complex technical challenges using engineering references, inspection methods, and analytical techniques.
Collaborates across engineering disciplines to represent manufacturing engineering requirements and objectives.
Performs duties consistent with Manufacturing Engineer I and II responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly environment.
Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
Familiarity with material properties, in-process verification, and validation methods.
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
