Manufacturing Engineer III

System One, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III for a 6-month contract to translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into scalable manufacturing steps.

You will support builds, develop work instructions, and drive DFMA improvements to accelerate product development. The role requires strong GD&T and tolerance analysis, plus experience defining production flows and selecting equipment for electromechanical hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or production engineering (including internships).
• Experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
• Ability to read mechanical (GD&T) and electrical drawings.
• Proficient in CAD and common office tools.

Responsibilities

• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Translate engineering intent into manufacturing work instructions.
• Identify and deploy new manufacturing methods to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Conduct FMEA studies to strengthen feedback between design, build, and test.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions for receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
• Manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule across the manufacturing process.
• Lead DFM and DFA reviews and approve engineering drawings for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and perform root cause analyses for non-conformances.

Skills

GD&T fundamentals

Tolerance analysis

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD

Issue Tracking

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III
Location: Huntsville, AL
Compensation: $72 per hour
Type: Contract (6-month assignment)
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional hardware at scale. Responsibilities include supporting builds, translating engineering definitions into manufacturing work instructions, and developing/qualifying new technology. Successful candidates will lead DFMA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test, accelerating product development.

Responsibilities

• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering capacity, including internships.
• Demonstrated experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret both mechanical drawings (GD&T) and electrical drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings).
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in an electric motor or rotating electrical machine manufacturing facility (preferred).
• Experience with at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, and environmental instrumentation for aerospace (preferred).
• Experience standing up new production lines or manufacturing cells, including equipment procurement and layout (preferred).
• Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a DBIDS or NASA badge (preferred).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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