Manufacturing Engineer

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Long Wave, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support development, production, and sustainment of aerospace and defense systems. This on-site role in OKC collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues.

Required background includes a Bachelor’s in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years in manufacturing/production engineering, with DoD/program experience preferred. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production/industrial engineering
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical docs
• Experience with root-cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and production plans
• Review drawings, specs, and designs for manufacturability
• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs, work instructions, and process plans
• Support transition of new designs into production
• Identify and resolve manufacturing and production issues via root-cause analysis
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Programs
• Support tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing aids
• Identify Lean opportunities to improve efficiency and quality
• Support nonconformance investigations and engineering changes
• Provide technical support to production and supplier issues

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP

MES

Job description

***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

***On-site in OKC Required***

Primary Function:

Long Wave, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, production, and sustainment of aerospace and defense systems. This position will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes, resolve production issues, and ensure products are manufactured efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with technical and customer requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, and production plans.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and designs for manufacturability and producibility.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, assembly instructions, and process plans.
• Support the transition of new designs and products from Engineering into production.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing, quality, cost, and production issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing aids.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality through Lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Support nonconformance investigations, engineering changes, and production readiness activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel and assist with supplier manufacturing issues as required.

Work Conditions:

Employee will be working within an office environment. Employee may be expected to travel on occasion to locations where specific PPE or attire is necessary.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, or production documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated industry.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• Experience with DoD programs, military platforms, or government contracting.
• Experience with CAD, ERP, PLM, MES, or other engineering/manufacturing systems.
• Experience developing tooling, fixtures, jigs, or other manufacturing aids.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, configuration management, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition from engineering development to production.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability