Manufacturing Engineer

Fibertek Inc; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer in Herndon, VA to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing for prototype and LRIP space hardware programs.

You will define process flows, author work instructions, and develop tooling, while closely interfacing with IPT leads to ensure cost, quality, and schedule targets are met. The role requires strong AIT experience, 5–10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, and proficiency with Creo and Costpoint.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Space hardware or high‑reliability aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of prototype, LRIP, and low‑volume production.
• Hands‑on experience with assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
• Ability to author high‑quality work instructions.
• Familiarity with Creo (CAD) and Costpoint (ERP).
• Experience with MRB, NCR, and RCCA.
• Exposure to environmental/test processes and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Create end‑to‑end manufacturing process flows for prototype and LRIP builds.
• Develop clear, detailed work instructions including tooling, inspection points, and safety notes.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and support equipment.
• Align manufacturing processes with AIT sequences.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly, integration, and subsystem testing.
• Partner with IPT leads across engineering, quality, test, and supply chain.
• Provide hands‑on support during first article builds and troubleshooting.
• Support test setup development and ground support equipment definition.
• Process MRB/NCR activities and drive RCCA outcomes.
• Utilize Costpoint for routings, work orders, BOM validation, and cost tracking.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace/defense manufacturing

Prototype & LRIP

AIT (assembly, integration, test)

Creo

Costpoint

MRB/NCR/RCCA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo (CAD)

Costpoint (ERP)

PLM systems

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description

Fibertek is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer with experience in space systems and strong capabilities across prototype, LRIP, and low‑volume manufacturing. This role requires expertise in assembly, integration, and test (AIT), along with the ability to work closely with IPT leads to define process flows, author work instructions, and develop tooling and support equipment. Familiarity with Creo and Costpoint is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Create end‑to‑end manufacturing process flows for prototype and LRIP builds.
• Develop clear, detailed work instructions including tooling, inspection points, and safety notes.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and support equipment.
• Align manufacturing processes with assembly, integration, and test (AIT) sequences.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly, integration, and subsystem testing.
• Partner with IPT leads across engineering, quality, test, and supply chain.
• Provide hands‑on support during first article builds and troubleshooting.
• Support test setup development and ground support equipment definition.
• Process MRB/NCR activities and drive RCCA outcomes.
• Utilize Costpoint for routings, work orders, BOM validation, and cost tracking.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Space hardware or high‑reliability aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of prototype, LRIP, and low‑volume production.
• Hands‑on experience with assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
• Ability to author high‑quality work instructions.
• Familiarity with Creo (CAD) and Costpoint (ERP).
• Experience with MRB, NCR, and RCCA.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Precision assembly experience (harnessing, avionics, propulsion components).
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, configuration management.
• Familiarity with environmental testing or functional test processes.
• Exposure to PLM systems and digital thread workflows.
• Basic GD&T and tolerance analysis skills.
• Hands‑on execution on the production floor.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Systems thinking and ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule.
• Ownership, urgency, and disciplined follow‑through.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000-$135,000. This range reflects the compensation Fibertek reasonably expects to offer for this role. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education and training, key skills, and relevant market and business considerations.

Benefits offered: The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.