Manufacturing Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I in Sparks, NV. This in-office role supports engineering and production, driving manufacturability and assembly improvements for new and existing products.

The engineer collaborates with design teams on DFM/DFA, develops tooling, and assists in resolving production issues to ensure high quality and efficient launches. A bachelor’s in engineering is required, with 0–2+ years of experience and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0-2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Basic proficiency with CAD software and process documentation.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Assist design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for DFM and DFA.
• Aid in development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Skills

CAD

Teamwork

DFM

DFA

MRP/ MES familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

In office

Sparks, NV

Full time

R0031288

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support engineering and production by focusing on the core principles of manufacturability and assembly. You will assist in reviewing product designs and developing the necessary tooling and processes to ensure new products are launched efficiently and existing products are produced with high quality and consistency.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.

• Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) .

• Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures.

• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.

• 0-2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.

• Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.

• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing.

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.

• Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric.

• Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.

• Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.

• Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development.

• Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).

• Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.

• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

• Circuit card assembly component troubleshooting, repair, or assembly

• Understanding of ESD prevention measures

• Knowledge of RF circuitry design and working principles

• Experience working in the electronics industry

• Experience building complex wiring harnesses and Soldering

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.