Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Ballistic & Robotic Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Franklin (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DOD clearance support

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, design work cell layouts, review equipment and test fixtures, and assist in troubleshooting production and delivery targets.

The role covers a broad range of activities including designing fixtures, performing ballistic analysis, and coordinating with suppliers and Navy personnel to ensure compliance with specs. A Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electromechanical engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience authoring or updating operator-facing work instructions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in apprentice-style training to build future expertise.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily manufacturing floor operations for Survivability product lines, responding to production needs and providing hands-on problem solving.
• Assists with modifying and creating cutter/laser cut files, repairing equipment, and operating lasers and mechanical cutting systems.
• Performs ballistic analysis activities, including understanding armor solution design, threat relationships, and material behavior under ballistic loads.
• Fabricates ballistic test panels, applying knowledge of material properties, autoclave processing, lamination press operation, vacuum-bagging techniques, and complex layup sequences.
• Manages cutter/laser file creation, sequencing, and optimization for production efficiency and quality performance.
• Applies proper bonding and lamination methods to ensure consistent, repeatable fabrication results.
• Develops deep understanding of available material properties to support ballistic application requirements and solution development.
• Performs mechanical data testing (Instron) and conducts data evaluation aligned with ASTM standards.
• Utilizes CAD tools for new product development, design modifications, and creating/maintaining production documentation.
• Supports product activities including quoting, generating supplier cut-sheets, coordinating with suppliers, end users, and Navy personnel, and ensuring compliance with applicable Navy specifications.
• Coordinates delivery schedules to meet customer installation timelines.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude in assisting or leading repair and maintenance of company equipment including lasers, ovens, and temperature-controlled systems.
• Designs, iterates, and maintains potting molds, forming tools, and fixtures for repeatable assembly geometry; supports resin and polymer processing activities.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing fixtures, 3D-printed molds, and prototypes to support production readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Technical writing

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, design work cell layouts, review equipment and test fixtures, and assist in troubleshooting production and delivery targets.

The role covers a broad range of activities including designing fixtures, performing ballistic analysis, and coordinating with suppliers and Navy personnel to ensure compliance with specs. A Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on manufacturing experience are required.