Senior Manufacturing Engineer

CGI•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for driving advanced manufacturing planning, production readiness, and engineering-to-manufacturing integration for modernization efforts across a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role ensures that designs are manufacturable, compliant with military specifications, cost-effective, and optimized for quality and repeatability. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical leader who partners closely with engineering, configuration management, quality assurance, and suppliers to develop manufacturing processes that support modern production standards and evolving Defense requirements. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

MA/MS degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with 8 years experience.
Degree substitution options: One academic year of related accredited coursework may substitute for one year of experience.
BA/BS + 11 years of experience may substitute for the graduate degree.
No degree: must have over 17 years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting Defense systems.
Experience developing manufacturing processes, workflows, and planning packages.
Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and engineering models.
Experience involving materials selection, certification, and production documentation.
Familiarity with engineering change processes and design modification workflows.
Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems and digital technical data.
Strong understanding of military specifications, standards, and certification requirements.
Experience with manufacturing process development, tooling, and fixture design.
Ability to support production troubleshooting and process control improvements.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and program teams.
Experience preparing and presenting manufacturing analysis, process updates, and readiness assessments.
Ability to mentor junior engineers or technicians in manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additive manufacturing, automated machining, or advanced fabrication methods.
Familiarity with model-based engineering and digital thread/digital twin environments.
Experience with set-up reduction, lean manufacturing, and workflow optimization.
Experience with PLM/MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent.
Knowledge of process simulation or manufacturing optimization tools.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and automated inspection technology.
SME certifications (CMfgE, CMfgT, or similar).
DAWIA or FAC-ENG related certifications (optional but beneficial).
Strong root cause and corrective action (RCCA) analysis skills.
Experience supporting first article inspections (FAI) and supplier qualification.
Ability to manage production readiness risks and develop mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

Develop advanced manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and build strategies.
Define manufacturing processes that ensure quality, repeatability, and compliance with Defense requirements.
Translate engineering designs into efficient production workflows and work instructions.
Conduct manufacturability assessments and recommend design modifications to improve production efficiency.
Work closely with design engineers to interpret technical drawings, models, and specifications.
Evaluate engineering change proposals and support change incorporation into manufacturing baselines.
Collaborate with CM, quality, and program teams to maintain configuration discipline in production.
Lead raw material selection, supplier evaluations, and material certification processes.
Ensure materials and components comply with military standards, specifications, and environmental requirements.
Identify opportunities for material optimization and cost reduction.
Utilize CAD/CAM systems to develop toolpaths, model manufacturing fixtures, and support design for manufacturability.
Support implementation of digital manufacturing tools, model-based work instructions, and advanced technical data packages.
Maintain accuracy of digital build data and integrate updates throughout the product lifecycle.
Support first article builds, prototype development, and build verification activities.
Diagnose production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop documentation including manufacturing plans, process sheets, routing instructions, and traveler documentation.
Support supplier manufacturing readiness reviews and on-site production audits.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with military specifications, industry standards, and quality control requirements.