Manufacturing Engineer II

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement available

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production, assembly, test, repair, and sustainment of military-grade electronic systems. You will develop robust manufacturing processes that meet strict military and customer specifications.

The role involves documenting processes, supporting lean initiatives, interfacing with design, quality, and program management, and ensuring producibility and testability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or repair (defense or aerospace preferred).
• Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes and materials.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and military specifications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment.
• US Persons - ITAR Controls applicable.
• Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design.
• Knowledge of creating work orders, sketches for various production.
• Experience with Prototypes, serial manufacturing, and tool/fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, cable/harness assemblies, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and bills of materials.
• Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability production environments typical of defense programs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Provide engineering support for electronic assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair of military electronics.
• Analyze failures and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations.
• Support depot-level and field-return repair activities.
• Collaborate with test engineering on functional test, environmental test, and acceptance test procedures.
• Maintain configuration control of manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Process optimization

Manufacturing engineering

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP

Job description

Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary:

Supports the production, assembly, test, repair, and sustainment of military-grade electronic systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes that meet stringent military, quality, and reliability requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, cable/harness assemblies, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems


• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and bills of materials


• Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability production environments typical of defense programs


• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and efficiency

Assembly, Test & Repair Support

• Provide engineering support for electronic assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair of military electronics


• Analyze failures and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations


• Support depot-level and field-return repair activities


• Collaborate with test engineering on functional test, environmental test, and acceptance test procedures

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with military and industry standards, such as:


• IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-J-STD-001


• MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883 (as applicable)


• AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems


• Support internal, customer, and government audits


• Review and disposition nonconformances, deviations, and waivers

Documentation & Configuration Control

• Maintain configuration control of manufacturing documentation


• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manufacturing change implementation


• Interface with design engineering to ensure producibility, serviceability, and testability (DFM/DFA/DFT)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, test, and program management


• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions


• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing technicians and operators

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field


• 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or repair (defense or aerospace preferred)


• Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes and materials


• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and military specifications


• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment


• US Persons - ITAR Controls applicable


• Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design


• Knowledge of creating work orders, sketches for various production


• Experience with Prototypes, serial manufacturing, and tool/fixture design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with military or aerospace electronics programs


• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Certification


• IPC certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)


• Experience with failure analysis and corrective action processes


• Familiarity with environmental and EMI/EMC requirements


• Active or ability to obtain a security clearance (if applicable)

Skills and Abilities:

• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


• Ability to work in regulated, high-reliability environments


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering tools

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing floor and lab environments


• May require handling ESD-sensitive and controlled hardware


• Occasional support for fielded systems or depot operations

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off


• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future


• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts


• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available


• Flexible Vacation & PTO


• Paid Parental Leave


• Generous Employee Referral Program


• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more


• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.