Science Systems And Applications, Inc

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience or equivalent education.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods like soldering and electronics assembly.
  • Technical writing expertise for work instructions and documentation from complex drawings.
  • Proficiency in programming and operating Juki SMT equipment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and 3D CAD software.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Solve manufacturing problems with innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions.
  • Own the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production documentation.
  • Support the transition from engineering development to manufacturing including tooling and production launch.
  • Investigate and implement new manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, and cost.
  • Provide technical input on designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations.
  • Create and review manufacturing process documentation to ensure repeatable production.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate risks and enhance product reliability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defense applications.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams enhancing collaboration skills.
  • Focus on continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.
  • A fast-paced environment that values multi-disciplinary capabilities.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes related to aerospace and defense applications. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing process improvements, supports production programs, transitions engineering development into manufacturing, and provides technical leadership and support across quality, program management, and production teams to ensure product reliability, cost, throughput, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Solve manufacturing problems with innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions.
  • Own continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production program documentation.
  • Support the transition from engineering development to manufacturing, including process readiness, documentation, tooling, technical analysis, and production launch activities.
  • Investigate, evaluate, and implement alternate or new manufacturing processes and technologies to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput.
  • Provide key technical input on product designs for manufacturing ease and cost considerations, including analysis of different design approaches and manufacturing methods.
  • Create and review assembly instructions, manufacturing routings, and process documentation to support repeatable production execution.
  • Review and approve drawings for the Manufacturing Department to ensure manufacturability, process capability, and production readiness.
  • Serve as the engineering lead for cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Production, to identify and eliminate risks, bottlenecks, and significantly enhance product reliability and throughput.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an Engineering Discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically soldering and electronics assembly.
  • Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation based on conversion of complex customer drawings.
  • Experience programming and operating Juki SMT equipment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products and 3D CAD software.
  • Strong analytical, project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining attention to safety, quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
  • U.S. citizenship required.


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with FactoryLogix.
  • Experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of or current certifications for IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC-J-STD-001 with Space Addendum.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other regulated manufacturing environments.


Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About Science Systems And Applications, Inc

Science Systems and Applications specializes in scientific, engineering, and IT support services. Their engineers design and build technology to gather accurate data that keeps them informed. They provide information technology solutions to meet the needs of customers and their end users.

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Join the vibrant team at Science Systems And Applications, Inc (SSAI), a leader in scientific research and application development. At SSAI, we are committed to fostering an environment of innovation and growth, offering a range of job opportunities that cater to ambitious professionals eager to advance their careers in science and technology.

Work You’ll Do

At SSAI, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and leadership, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in scientific research, providing you with the platform to lead projects that redefine industry standards and enhance our understanding of the world.

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