Manufacturing Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Vandalia, Ohio, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to shape manufacturability and drive efficiency. You will apply DFM/DFA, tool design, and process engineering to ensure products are ready for high-quality production from the start.

Join a team focused on aerospace, defense, and ISR capabilities, contributing to continuous improvement and compliant manufacturing under security guidelines while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and process documentation.
• Experience reading drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and EWIS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement.
• Understand APQP/MBOM concepts and production flow within the plant.

Skills

DFM/DFA

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Capital/Zuken E3

Job description

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will take an active role in shaping the manufacturability of our products. You will apply your expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), tooling design, and process engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing systems, ensuring products are designed for efficient, high-quality production from the start.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.**Responsibilities:*** Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation.* Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.* Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.* Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement projects.* Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including production flow, workstation layout, and material handling. **Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.* 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience* Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.* Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.* Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.* Experience with computer based design and harness/wire routing tools like Capital/Zuken E3* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams* Capable of working in multi-disciplinary teams* Knowledge of and Background in Aerospace industry and standards* Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance **Qualifications We Prefer:*** Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.* Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining).* Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.* Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.* Knowledge industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.* 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.* Familiarity in applying and interpreting EWIS standards in aircraft manufacturing and certifications* Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing processes* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline, and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience* Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems* Ability to understand and create Process Development and Documentation* Comprehensive understanding of Engineering Drawings, EBOM & MBOM, Build/Routing Sequence, Process Flow and Producibility checks* Familiarity in applying and interpreting EWIS standards in aircraft manufacturing and certifications* Working experience with activities in the Defense Industry **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.**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.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.