Manufacturing Engineer - 1626

SARA • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer to support the transition of innovative products from prototype through low-rate production. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop production-ready designs, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure successful execution of customer programs. The ideal candidate enjoys solving practical manufacturing challenges, improving production efficiency, and working hands-on alongside technicians and engineers to build high-quality hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2 – 4 years of experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical product development
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
• Experience creating engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Working knowledge of GD&T and production-focused design principles
• Experience supporting prototype or production builds
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

• 4 – 7 years of experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical product development
• Experience designing for machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, or additive manufacturing
• Experience designing production tooling, fixtures, or assembly aids
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Experience developing Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and work instructions
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Experience performing FEA using SolidWorks Simulation or COMSOL
• Familiarity with electronic assembly and ESD-controlled environments
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Active Secret or Top-Secret DoW security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical products and assemblies with manufacturability, quality, and production scalability in mind
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the design process
• Develop prototype hardware and transition designs into production-ready products
• Design and implement production tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and jigs
• Support manufacturing teams by troubleshooting production and assembly issues while implementing corrective action activities
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to achieve project objectives
• Perform engineering analyses and proof-of-concept evaluations to validate design solutions
• Support prototype, qualification, environmental, and production testing activities
• Lead and train teams while performing tolerance analyses and GD&T principles to optimize product performance and manufacturing repeatability
• Contribute to engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by implementing design changes and maintaining accurate product documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and assembly processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical and manufacturability challenges
• Provide technical guidance to technicians during prototype and production builds
• Perform other duties, assignments, and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management in support of departmental, programmatic, and organizational objectives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

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