Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

2d•$92,200 - $115,300•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the buildout of brownfield operations in Syracuse, New York. The position focuses on manufacturing technology and production technical work related to assembly and installation, including calculations, production preparation, process documentation, and verification. The function also supports manufacturing engineering development, manufacturing techniques, and qualification of new products based on Saab and customer requirements. The engineer will develop and sustain assembly instructions, manufacturing routers, assembly aids, fixtures and tooling, work cells, flow lines, and workspace requirements. The role contributes to efficient production systems and methods, factory layouts, production flow, and continuous improvement using Lean principles. The position also involves engaging with production employees, supporting operational improvement practices, and preparing manufacturing estimates for proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated drive, innovation, and initiative.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas within an operation.
Ability to develop relationships and networks with internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to lead and manage change in a cross-functional environment.
Effective listening and communication skills across different environments and audiences.
Ability to apply principle-based decision-making while navigating business constraints.
Demonstrated understanding of cycle time, takt time, and bottleneck analysis.
Ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience or formal training in new product development, prototype development, or early manufacturing processes.
Experience or formal training in factory physics and/or Lean Manufacturing.
Experience driving continuous improvement in production efficiency, with formal training in Six Sigma tools and processes.
Ability to work extended or flexible schedules to support business needs.
Prior Department of Defense (DoD) experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing and revised technical data packages from an assembly and test perspective.
Develop, produce, and sustain assembly instructions, manufacturing routers, assembly aids, fixtures and tooling, manufacturing work cells and flow lines, and workspace requirements related to material flow, visual management, and bottleneck analysis in a brownfield environment.
Contribute to production systems and working methods, influencing design work to achieve efficient, low-cost production without compromising function or quality.
Contribute to new technical solutions, efficient production systems, and assembly lines based on Lean principles.
Assist in developing Tiered Meeting Architecture, 5S, and idea systems.
Engage with assemblers, technicians, and inspectors to improve value-added processes and workplace organization.
Develop and implement factory layouts and production flow in conjunction with existing facilities and capital buildout.
Champion the Company Values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
Assist in developing Basis of Estimates for manufacturing activities in support of proposals.