Electronics Manufacturing Engineer I – DFM

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty‑Six Defense, based in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an entry‑level Manufacturing Engineer I to support electronics production, including PCB assemblies, modules, wiring, and electro‑mechanical systems. You will work with Quality, Production, and Design teams to ensure high reliability and compliance with defense standards.

The role emphasizes process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance into engineering through hands‑on shop floor experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering field is required.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using CAD tools.
• Familiarity with MES/ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong problem solving, communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work on the shop floor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions on the production floor.
• Provide engineering support to operators and technicians to assure quality.
• Participate in DFA reviews and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Assist with tooling/fixture design, procurement, and validation.
• Maintain process documentation incl. routings, BOMs, and plans.
• Support change control and lean initiatives like 5S and Kaizen.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve nonconformances and audits.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

MES/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Twenty‑Six Defense, based in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an entry‑level Manufacturing Engineer I to support electronics production, including PCB assemblies, modules, wiring, and electro‑mechanical systems. You will work with Quality, Production, and Design teams to ensure high reliability and compliance with defense standards.

The role emphasizes process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance into engineering through hands‑on shop floor experience.