Manufacturing Engineer II — Optics & Automation (Lean)

Safran DSI; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran DSI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Bedford, NH to drive process improvement and manufacturability. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with engineering, programs, and suppliers to ensure robust test plans and effective documentation.

The candidate will develop tooling, fixtures, and test software, support non-conformance activities, and mentor technicians while advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering / engineering technology or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with imaging systems, range finders and LASER aiming.
• Experience with designing and modeling using SolidWorks.
• Knowledge and experience of testing to meet MIL-STD-810G requirements.
• Experience with schematic capture using Altium.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, quality standards, Lean Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies.
• Managing, evaluating, and reporting production metrics to drive process change
• Investigate new technology/methodology that may reduce touch time, cycle time, or yield loss
• Implement production changes and utilize: DOE, Data analysis, ROI analysis, Historical design information
• Assist in developing Opto-mechanical tooling, fixtures, test stations and test software
• Familiarity with coding (simple database structure, runtime scripts, controls, GUI creation)
• Develops and implements manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, routers, and bills of materials
• Train technicians to perform manufacturing processes and oversee training
• Supports all non-conformance activities and assist with rework procedures
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Engineering on product design, qualifications and environmental testing

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing methods

Data analysis

DOE

SolidWorks

Python

LabVIEW

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering / engineering technology

Tools

Altium

LabVIEW

PicoScope

BeamGage

StarLab

SAP ERP

Job description

Safran DSI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Bedford, NH to drive process improvement and manufacturability. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with engineering, programs, and suppliers to ensure robust test plans and effective documentation.

The candidate will develop tooling, fixtures, and test software, support non-conformance activities, and mentor technicians while advancing manufacturing capabilities.