Contract Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics & Optimization

RGBSI; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the delivery of aircraft technology on a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on optimizing assembly operations, tooling layouts and sequence of operations to meet productivity and compliance targets.

The engineer will work onsite at the customer facility in Savannah, GA, driving process improvements, applying robotics and automation where appropriate, and collaborating with design engineers to reduce cycle times and

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 4 years of prior manufacturing experience.
• Experience interpreting specifications and engineering drawings/models.
• Experience adapting machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
• Proven track record with continuous improvement events.

Responsibilities

• Onsite at the customer facility in Savannah, GA.
• Ensure manufacturing processes follow EH&S and Quality requirements.
• Develop processes applicable to SPC for compliant, efficient production.
• Propose operation sequences and procedures for fabrication of tools/equipment.
• Owns tooling and machine layout for the manufacturing process.
• Improve processes/products by collaborating with design engineers.
• Apply robotics, automation, and countermeasures for process upgrades.
• Identify opportunities on drawings/specs to influence design changes and line balancing.
• Participate in tool design reviews to reduce build times and costs.
• Use data analytics / SPC to drive FPY and OEE improvements.
• Lead problem solving initiatives and investigations (OEE, FPY, escapes).
• Participate in PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Create and maintain process documents (routings, BOM, visual aids, standard work).
• Engage in digital manufacturing solutions with SME support.

Skills

Interpreting specifications/drawings

Designing/adapting machines and tools

Continuous improvement

Robotics and automation

Six Sigma/Red X

Project management methods

Data analytics / SPC

Education

STEM degree

Job description

RGBSI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the delivery of aircraft technology on a 12-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on optimizing assembly operations, tooling layouts and sequence of operations to meet productivity and compliance targets.

The engineer will work onsite at the customer facility in Savannah, GA, driving process improvements, applying robotics and automation where appropriate, and collaborating with design engineers to reduce cycle times and