Manufacturing Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will take an active role in shaping the manufacturability of our products. You will apply your expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), tooling design, and process engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing systems, ensuring products are designed for efficient, high-quality production from the start. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.
4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience with computer based design and harness/wire routing tools like Capital/Zuken E3
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Capable of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge of and Background in Aerospace industry and standards
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining).
Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
Knowledge industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.
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.
Familiarity in applying and interpreting EWIS standards in aircraft manufacturing and certifications
Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing processes
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline, and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Ability to understand and create Process Development and Documentation
Comprehensive understanding of Engineering Drawings, EBOM & MBOM, Build/Routing Sequence, Process Flow and Producibility checks
Familiarity in applying and interpreting EWIS standards in aircraft manufacturing and certifications
Working experience with activities in the Defense Industry

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement projects.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including production flow, workstation layout, and material handling.