Manufacturing Engineer II

Twenty-Six Defense • Roanoke, VA

159d • $71,808 - $118,422

About The Position

Plan, coordinate, review, and improve manufacturing processes for the Post Exhaust Processing and Test production areas to support efficient manufacturing operations. Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform self-directed work and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree.
• Experience developing electrical test methods.
• Experience with Visual Studio programming languages, including C, C++, C#, VB, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and improve manufacturing processes to improve operational efficiency, cost, yield, and productivity, and reduce waste, scrap, and downtime.
• Use data analytics techniques to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate product quality with stereo microscopes or other test equipment to verify operator workmanship or identify root causes of process or yield issues.
• Diagnose process and equipment issues and work with maintenance teams to keep equipment operating optimally.
• Analyze, optimize, or develop visual and test equipment and methods for evaluating electro-optical devices.
• Interface with external customers regarding testing methodology.
• Work with and train bargaining-unit employees to improve work processes and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and optional Additional Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Vacation and PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary benefits including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level