Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SAIC•Middletown, RI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Middletown, RI to oversee the fabrication of Electro-Mechanical Systems. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable products. The position requires close collaboration with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, development of efficient production workflows, and management of materials, tools, and equipment. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability, while maintaining safety standards and aligning project timelines. Effective communication, technical expertise, and leadership are critical to successfully bridging design, production, and quality objectives in this role.

Requirements

Experience in overseeing the fabrication of Electro-Mechanical Systems.
Ability to manage and optimize manufacturing processes.
Skills in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable products.
Experience collaborating with design engineers on manufacturability.
Ability to develop efficient production workflows.
Experience managing materials, tools, and equipment.
Skills in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability.
Knowledge of safety standards.
Ability to align project timelines.
Effective communication skills.
Technical expertise.
Leadership skills.
Ability to bridge design, production, and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and cost-effective fabrication of the electro-mechanical system.
Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions that are tailored to the fabrication of electro-mechanical assemblies.
Work closely with design engineers to ensure the manufacturability of the system (Design for Manufacturability - DFM).
Participate in design reviews to provide feedback on design elements that impact fabrication processes, including material selection, tolerances, and assembly layouts.
Communicate effectively with designers to address design changes, prototype testing, and improvements to the system.
Develop manufacturing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to meet production timelines while adhering to cost and quality objectives.
Oversee and direct the work of technicians or production personnel on the shop floor to ensure proper fabrication practices are followed.
Maintain documentation for all processes, including traceability for components, inspection data, and testing results.
Design, develop, and procure tools, jigs, and fixtures required for fabrication of the electro-mechanical system.
Implement inspections and functional testing processes at critical stages to verify compliance with quality specifications. Review inspection results, investigate product deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions.
Troubleshoot and address fabrication, assembly, and performance issues that occur during production.
Perform cost analysis and budgeting for materials, equipment, and labor associated with the fabrication process.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, such as process improvements, alternative materials, or outsourcing certain manufacturing steps.
Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to required safety protocols and standards.
Analyze performance data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and lead efforts for continuous process improvement.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout the fabrication lifecycle, including engineering drawings, assembly instructions, test results, and process maps.
Report progress, challenges, and improvement opportunities to management through regular updates and presentations.
Design and arrange work cell layouts within plant facilities to ensure efficiency and productivity.