Manufacturing Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support engineering and production by focusing on manufacturability and assembly. You will help review product designs and develop tooling and processes to support efficient launches of new products and high-quality, consistent production of existing products. The role is part of SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies business area, which provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
0–2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.
Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity working in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing.
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, and manufacturing and production processes.
Familiarity with work instruction or traveler development.
Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).
Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
Circuit card assembly component troubleshooting, repair, or assembly experience.
Understanding of ESD prevention measures.
Knowledge of RF circuitry design and working principles.
Experience working in the electronics industry.
Experience building complex wiring harnesses and soldering.

Responsibilities

Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.
Assist in designing and implementing manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Aid in developing and implementing production tooling and fixtures.
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.