Operations Engineer II

Yulista Solutions • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Operations Engineer II is an integral member of the production and engineering team and serves as a technical liaison between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other supporting organizations. The role helps ensure that products and processes are designed and developed with manufacturability, quality, cost, and production efficiency in mind. The Operations Engineer conducts manufacturability reviews, identifies and implements process improvements, provides technical production support, and serves as a primary point of contact between Operations and Design Engineering.

The position also supports the Material Review Board (MRB) process by investigating nonconformances, determining root causes, developing corrective actions, and coordinating resolutions to minimize production disruptions and improve product quality. It applies engineering principles, manufacturing knowledge, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve production processes, reduce cost and cycle time, eliminate recurring issues, and support the transition of products from design through production.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Operations Engineer completes assigned tasks and coordinates engineering and manufacturing activities that support organizational objectives. The job description states that an engineering degree with two years of experience, an associate degree with five (10) years of experience, or a high school diploma with 15 years of experience is required; relevant manufacturing engineering or operations experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree requirement. A government security clearance must be obtainable.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with two years of experience, associate degree with five (10) years of experience, or high school diploma with 15 years of experience; relevant manufacturing engineering or operations experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree requirement.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how engineering designs translate into production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, TDPs, BOMs, work instructions, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, manufacturing processes, and process improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality principles and nonconformance/MRB processes.
• Ability to evaluate technical issues and develop recommendations based on engineering, manufacturing, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable engineering, ERP, MES, and manufacturing software.
• Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing process improvement, root cause analysis, nonconformance resolution, or MRB activities.
• Experience working with Design Engineering and Manufacturing organizations.
• Aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with applicable military, aerospace, industry, and customer-specific engineering and quality standards.
• ERP/MES experience, specifically Deltek Costpoint and TIPSFE.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturability reviews of engineering designs, drawings, specifications, TDPs, and proposed changes to identify manufacturing risks and ensure compatibility with production capabilities.
• Serve as the Operations point of contact for Design Engineering and provide manufacturing input throughout design, development, and engineering change processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce production complexity, cost, and cycle time, and improve production efficiency.
• Support development and implementation of DFM/DFA practices and improved manufacturing processes, work methods, tooling, and process controls.
• Investigate production and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions and process improvements.
• Provide technical support to Production and Manufacturing for process-related issues and help identify solutions that minimize production disruptions.
• Participate in MRB activities by investigating nonconformances, evaluating potential dispositions, and coordinating resolutions with Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other applicable organizations.
• Support corrective and preventive actions resulting from MRB trends, recurring nonconformances, and other manufacturing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks and coordinate engineering and manufacturing activities necessary to support organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

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