Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Prototyping to Production

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

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.