Manufacturing Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; 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

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III to lead advanced manufacturing processes and DFM/DFA for aerospace systems. You will oversee tooling lifecycle, perform root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment with occasional travel. Requires 6+ years in manufacturing/process engineering and an active Secret U.S.

security clearance. Bachelor’s degree in engineering and CAD/CAE proficiency are essential; Lean/Six Sigma and aerospace experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required.
• 6+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and DFM/DFA workshops.
• Oversee tooling lifecycle from concept to production.
• Analyze complex issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers on tooling design and process validation.

Skills

Security clearance

CAD software

CAE tools

Engineering principles

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE tools

Job description

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you will act with minimal supervision to drive the strategic implementation, driving the strategic implementation of world-class manufacturing engineering principles. You will lead the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) strategy for complex aerospace systems and direct the design and implementation of advanced tooling to achieve optimal performance, quality, and cost. 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

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and DFM/DFA workshops to ensure product architecture is fully optimized for manufacturing and assembly.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of complex tooling, from initial concept and design to fabrication, validation, and implementation on the production floor.
• Analyze and resolve complex manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in tooling design, process validation, and manufacturing engineering principles.

Qualifications - Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Capability working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience with automation and robotics in manufacturing.
• Background in 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.
• 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.

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

• 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 current/active 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.

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.

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