Manufacturing Engineer I

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities. Job Summary Manufacturing Engineer I has overall responsibility for assigned production manufacturing process design and sustainment for Safety, Quality-focused, efficient and cost-effective results.

Requirements

4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
1-2 years related work experience preferred; however, this is an entry-level role
Ability to work independently but in a collaborative nature.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
U.S Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain safe, efficient and accurate layout plan based on local standards.
Maintain appropriate line balance based on current state demand volumes.
Maintain standard work processes/work instructions. Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, update for best known method to drive Safety, Quality and Throughput.
Maintain dataset for each discrete operation (Cycle Times, Job-Difficulty Rating, # of Workstations, Safety Score, etc.)
Understand (at all times) assigned product line capacities at current and future demand volumes. Understand and work towards alleviating process and equipment constraints to growth.
Maintain accurate work content through standard time studies.
Under guidance from a more senior engineer, utilize Lean Principles and Engineering Best Practices to drive continual improvements to manufacturing and supporting processes.
Urgent response to line disruption issues
Kaizen event participant
Under guidance of a lead engineer, drive continual improvement to operational metrics (Cycle Times, Sq. Ft., Downtime, OEE/OPE, Work Content, Labor $/Unit, Material $/Unit, units/person, etc.) through process equipment development, material consumption reduction, process improvement, and other personal initiatives.
Represent manufacturing in cross-departmental activates such as MRB, design reviews, failure analysis, Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position:
9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
5/8s
4/10s
3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options