Defense Powertrain Manufacturing & Integration Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in East Peoria, IL is seeking an Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration Engineer to support the development, assembly, integration, and production of defense powertrain systems. The role emphasizes manufacturing engineering, mechanical assembly, powertrain integration, and continuous improvement.

The engineer will collaborate with design, quality, validation, supply chain, and production teams to ensure efficient processes for engines, transmissions, cooling, hydraulic

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering for defense powertrain systems.
• Strong ability to develop and optimize assembly processes.
• Proven track record in powertrain integration and production support.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with design reviews, FAT, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for defense powertrain systems.
• Plan and support assembly operations for engines, transmissions, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and complete powertrain assemblies.
• Lead powertrain assembly and vehicle integration activities, ensuring proper installation, alignment, fitment, and functionality.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, SOPs, process flow diagrams, BOMs, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Support prototype builds, pilot production, First Article Inspection (FAI), production launches, and ramp-up activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve quality, reliability, safety, and production efficiency.
• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, assembly methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Support product validation, FAT, vehicle integration testing, and production quality audits.
• Participate in ECRs, ECOs, engineering design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, military/defense standards, quality requirements, and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, increase productivity, and enhance manufacturing reliability.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical assembly

Powertrain integration

Production support

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Global Connect Technologies in East Peoria, IL is seeking an Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration Engineer to support the development, assembly, integration, and production of defense powertrain systems. The role emphasizes manufacturing engineering, mechanical assembly, powertrain integration, and continuous improvement.

The engineer will collaborate with design, quality, validation, supply chain, and production teams to ensure efficient processes for engines, transmissions, cooling, hydraulic