Lead, Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
The Lead, Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects, communicating them to internal and external customers. The role defines, develops, and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems, and develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. The position participates with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products; estimates and tracks manufacturing costs; determines time standards; and recommends tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines. It also maintains records and reporting systems for coordinating manufacturing operations. As a subject matter expert, the Lead manages substantial, complex initiatives with minimal oversight, improves systems and processes, investigates root causes and implements corrective and preventive actions, and provides guidance, coaching, and training to other employees. Travel of 5–10% may be required, and the role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
- Ability to travel 5–10%, if required.
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Minitab, and JMP.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Statistical analysis experience.
- Understanding of rocket propulsion components and theory of operation.
- Experience working with Energetics and DOD contracts.
- Capital project management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and analyze manufacturing engineering plans and projects, and communicate them to internal and external customers.
- Define, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
- Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
- Participate with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products.
- Estimate and track manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
- Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
- Manage large, complex project initiatives with minimal oversight or direction.
- Communicate and influence changes to processes, practices, and approaches within and outside the organization.
- Improve systems and processes.
- Provide input into new products and processes, and implement operational plans with measurable impact on business or functional results.
- Work toward operational targets with direct impact on departmental results.
- Investigate and determine root causes of problems, then develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the company within area of expertise.
- Travel 5–10% if required.
- Obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
