Manufacturing Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer II at SNC, you’ll help shape how our next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A‑ISR) systems are built—supporting platforms like our digitally born, MBSE‑engineered RAPCON‑X. You will take an active role in defining and optimizing manufacturability, applying your expertise in DFM/DFA, tooling design, and process engineering to ensure ISR aircraft modifications, avionics integration, and mission‑system installations are executed with precision, efficiency, and consistency. This is a hands‑on opportunity to influence production flow, build quality, and manufacturability across the Mission Solutions & Technologies (MST) portfolio. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (an advanced degree may substitute for experience).
Proficiency with CAD software and the creation of process documentation.
Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturability, and production processes.
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex aerospace or mechanical assemblies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or rapid‑prototype tooling used in aerospace integration.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, particularly in aircraft modification, avionics integration, or mission‑system production.
Familiarity applying and interpreting GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for avionics hardware, brackets, racks, and airframe installation features.
Knowledge of modern design and manufacturing principles including parametric modeling, model‑based definition (MBD), material selection, and process optimization.
Experience supporting traveler development, shop floor coordination, and non‑conformance dispositions (MRB participation)—capabilities that mirror expectations from prior MEC II roles.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition‑to‑production efforts for aerospace systems.
Exposure to PLM, MES, and MRP systems, consistent with MSC/PLM/MES requirements seen in internal MEC II postings.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation supporting the production and integration of avionics, sensors, wiring, and mission‑system hardware for Next‑Gen ISR aircraft.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new A‑ISR products and modifications, ensuring designs translate smoothly into repeatable, high‑quality production.
Collaborate with design, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure ISR components—such as sensor racks, mission equipment, harness assemblies, and structural mods—are manufacturable, certifiable, and built to the highest standards.
Design and implement production tooling and fixtures that enable precise installation, alignment, and assembly of mission‑critical aircraft components.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues affecting aircraft modification, mission‑system integration, or avionics installation.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline build flow, reduce waste, and elevate production throughput for ISR aircraft programs.
Develop and optimize production flows, workstation layouts, and material‑handling plans that support efficient aircraft modification and mission‑system integration.
Partner closely with shop floor technicians and cross‑functional teams from concept through implementation—an expectation consistently seen in similar MEC II roles.