Manufacturing Engineer – Ballistic & Advanced Systems

QinetiQ U.S.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, design work cell layouts, review equipment and fixtures, and troubleshoot production issues to meet delivery targets.

The role covers a broad range of activities, from creating cutter/laser cut files and performing ballistic analysis to developing fixtures and documenting production processes. A Bachelor's in engineering and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electromechanical engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven practical and logical problemsolving ability in a production setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to participate in structured, apprenticestyle training under principal engineers.
• Experience authoring or updating operator-facing work instructions.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance if required.
• Familiarity with laser cutter operation and DXF/cut file manipulation.
• Understanding of material layups, bonding/lamination, and basic composite processing methods.
• Experience conducting mechanical testing and interpreting results aligned with ASTM standards.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CREO and SolidWorks for design modification or creation.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily manufacturing floor operations for Survivability product lines, responding to production needs and providing handson problem solving.
• Assists with modifying and creating cutter/laser cut files, repairing equipment, and operating lasers and mechanical cutting systems as required.
• Performs ballistic analysis activities, including understanding armor solution design, threat relationships, and material behavior under ballistic loads.
• Fabricates ballistic test panels, applying knowledge of material properties, autoclave processing, lamination press operation, vacuumbagging techniques, and complex layup sequences.
• Manages cutter/laser file creation, sequencing, and optimization for production efficiency and quality performance.
• Applies proper bonding and lamination methods to ensure consistent, repeatable fabrication results.
• Develops deep understanding of available material properties to support ballistic application requirements and solution development.
• Performs mechanical data testing (Instron) and conducts data evaluation aligned with ASTM standards.
• Utilizes CAD tools for new product development, design modifications, and creating/maintaining production documentation.
• Supports product activities including quoting, generating supplier cutsheets, coordinating with suppliers, end users, and Navy personnel, and ensuring compliance with applicable Navy specifications.
• Coordinates delivery schedules to meet customer installation timelines.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude in assisting or leading repair and maintenance of company equipment including lasers, ovens, and temperaturecontrolled systems.
• Designs, iterates, and maintains potting molds, forming tools, and fixtures for repeatable assembly geometry; supports resin and polymer processing activities.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing fixtures, 3Dprinted molds, and prototypes to support production readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings & schematics

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Laser cutter operation

DXF/cut file manipulation

Job description

QinetiQ US in Franklin, MA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, design work cell layouts, review equipment and fixtures, and troubleshoot production issues to meet delivery targets.

The role covers a broad range of activities, from creating cutter/laser cut files and performing ballistic analysis to developing fixtures and documenting production processes. A Bachelor's in engineering and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience are required.