Manufacturing Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacation and H

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to provide hands-on support for production operations in Madison, WI.

The role focuses on semiconductor wafer and die processing, chip-on-submount assembly, and laser packaging, translating engineering methods into manufacturing best practices to support growth. You will work with the Engineering team to develop and sustain processes, document work instructions, and drive improvements in yield, throughput, and process control on the shop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field with 2–5 years of experience.
• Specialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and robotics.
• Lean, Six Sigma certification or related experience in Toyota Production System methodology.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Matlab, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations. Perform design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation of manufacturing operations. May prepare plans, conduct support studies, and provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations. May assign work to drafters and/or technicians.
• Develop, document, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for photonic laser assemblies, optical components, and semiconductor packaging.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements into production-ready work instructions, routings, tooling, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why, fishbone analysis, corrective and preventive action, and statistical process control.
• Analyze yield, scrap, rework, cycle time, and defect trends to remove bottlenecks and increase throughput in order to support production ramp activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work, value stream mapping, process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Evaluate and introduce manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and automation to improve process repeatability and throughput.
• Support new product introduction and production transfers by working closely with the Engineering department to focus on Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA).
• Train and support production personnel on new or revised processes and provide hands-on technical support on the production floor.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Matlab

Job description

Job ID: 115866

Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions

Location: Madison, WI 53704

Career Functional Area: Engineering

Telework Type: None

Relocation Available: N/A

Type: Permanent

Schedule: 9/80

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

Provide hands-on engineering support to production operations, including the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing processes. This role focuses on semiconductor wafer and die processing, chip-on-submount assembly, and laser packaging assembly. Working closely with the Engineering team, the position translates engineering methods into manufacturing best practices that support Daylight's mission and growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations. Perform design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation of manufacturing operations. May prepare plans, conduct support studies, and provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations. May assign work to drafters and/or technicians.
• Develop, document, qualify, and sustain manufacturing processes for photonic laser assemblies, optical components, and semiconductor packaging.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements into production-ready work instructions, routings, tooling, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why, fishbone analysis, corrective and preventive action, and statistical process control.
• Analyze yield, scrap, rework, cycle time, and defect trends to remove bottlenecks and increase throughput in order to support production ramp activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work, value stream mapping, process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Evaluate and introduce manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, and automation to improve process repeatability and throughput.
• Support new product introduction and production transfers by working closely with the Engineering department to focus on Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA).
• Train and support production personnel on new or revised processes and provide hands-on technical support on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field with 2-5 years applicable engineering experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• Specialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and robotics
• Certified in Lean, Six Sigma, or related experience in Toyota Production System methodology.
• Experienced in statistical analysis such as JMP, Minitab, Matlab, or related applications.

The salary range for this position is $72,654/year - $103,895/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.