Manufacturing Electrical Engineer III

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 103,600 - 156,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support the production of complex defense products. The role involves transitioning designs into production by directly engaging on the shop floor with technicians and engineers. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least five years of experience, and a strong grasp of manufacturing principles. The job offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense.
• Direct experience supporting technicians in a production environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
• Translate evolving engineering designs into executable shop-floor instructions.
• Identify DFM/DFA gaps and drive design feedback.
• Improve yield and reduce rework from first builds forward.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Knowledge of IPC standards

Experience with production environment support

Working knowledge of GD&T

Proficiency with ERP/MES systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solumina

Job description

Job Description - Manufacturing Electrical Engineer III (340245)

Job Summary

Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking an Electrically focused Manufacturing Engineer in a hands-on, production-facing role responsible for launching new electrically complex defense products into manufacturing. This person will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.

The ideal candidate will work initially with engineering on design reviews and once material is available will work on the shop floor alongside technicians, quality inspectors, and test personnel to ensure safe, repeatable, compliant builds. This is not a documentation-only role. You will be building, troubleshooting, iterating, and improving in real time alongside technicians and design engineers. You will close the gap between engineering intent and production reality.

About This Role

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
• Translate evolving engineering designs into executable shop-floor instructions.
• Identify DFM/DFA gaps during early builds and drive design feedback.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews from a production practical standpoint.
• Work side-by-side with electrical design engineers to isolate faults.
• Support electrical functional testing, continuity, hipot, and system-level test.
• Assist in troubleshooting failed test units to component or wiring level.
• Work closely with test engineering to refine acceptance procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks before rate increases.
• Improve yield and reduce rework from first builds forward.
• Standardize repeatable processes as the design stabilizes.
• Develop quick-turn fixtures, harness boards, and assembly aids.
• Help build the manufacturing foundation for future growth.
• Drive root cause investigations and quickly provide input to close corrective actions.
• Implement poka-yoke and visual controls early.
• Implement corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Define traceability systems appropriate for defense hardware.
• Prepare hardware for qualification, environmental, and customer testing.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics production.
• Direct experience supporting technicians in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001.
• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics, Wiring diagrams, Electro-Mechanical Assembly drawings, Cable/Harness drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T is required.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (Solumina experience is preferred).
• Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.

Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!

Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.

Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.

Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.

Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.

Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!

Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $103,600 - $156,800 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.