Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Menomonee Falls, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer supporting production of power control and power conversion systems and subsystems for the US Navy. As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a key role in improving safety, quality, throughput, and cost while partnering closely with production, quality, supply chain, design engineering, and leadership. You’ll help bring new products into manufacturing, optimize existing processes, and mentor others through continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
Strong background in process development, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and process validation
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material
Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, assembly methods, and production equipment
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering/manufacturing software
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Support new product introduction by developing scalable, repeatable, and production-ready manufacturing methods
Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and throughput
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, routings, PFMEAs, and control plans
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and reduce recurring defects
Evaluate, select, and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve manufacturability
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods
Use data to monitor process capability, identify trends, and recommend performance improvements
Support capital projects, layout improvements, and line balancing efforts
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety practices
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing initiatives