Production Manufacturing Engineer -Level II
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations for advanced radar and legacy avionics products. This role combines hands-on manufacturing engineering with Lean and Industrial Engineering practices to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, ergonomics, and overall process flow. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to develop scalable assembly, test, and integration processes; implement standard work; improve factory layouts and material flow; and support production readiness for new and existing products. DRS RADA Technologies is a recognized pioneer in AESA tactical radar technology, supporting defense missions including active military protection, counter-drone operations, critical-infrastructure security, and border surveillance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Two years of relevant engineering experience; internship, co-op, production, prototyping, or manufacturing support experience will be considered.
- Experience working in an aerospace, defense, automotive or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Working knowledge of GD&T.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM management, manufacturing routers, and work-instruction development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both engineering teams and production-floor personnel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to present results clearly to technical teams, management, and leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, test, and system integration.
- Create and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, routers, standard work, process documentation, and production process plans.
- Support production-floor operations by troubleshooting process issues, dispositioning nonconforming material, leading root-cause investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Quality Engineering on First Article Inspection activities, control plans, process capability, quality escapes, and continuous quality improvement.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of Lean practices and the production operating system within assigned manufacturing areas.
- Lead and facilitate process-improvement initiatives focused on yield, takt time, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and material flow.
- Develop, implement, and track productivity-improvement measures using relevant manufacturing and plant-performance KPIs.
- Analyze, monitor, and support achievement of plant productivity, manufacturing performance, and process-development metrics.
- Conduct Industrial Engineering studies to establish labor standards, evaluate time factors, assess process capacity, and manage production time credits.
- Design and improve workstations, factory layouts, point plans, work boards, and production work processes.
- Optimize walking routes, material presentation, supply processes, vehicle or product sequence, and overall production flow.
- Perform ergonomic evaluations and design workplace improvements using approved company methodologies and Human Work Design principles.
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor production-area relocations or layout changes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and material flow.
- Evaluate the impact of product design, equipment, process sequence, and workplace configuration on labor content, ergonomics, and manufacturing performance.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
