Manufacturing Engineer III - DoD, Lead & Optimize

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Dress for your day

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Employee discounts

Veteran-friendly

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to serve as the primary manufacturing engineering authority for complex DoD weapon system production, including electro-mechanical assemblies, cabling/harnesses, and precision-machined parts.

You will lead development of advanced manufacturing processes, collaborate with design engineering to improve producibility and cost models, oversee process documentation, drive root-cause investigations, and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-9 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations within aerospace, defense, or other complex regulated industries.
• Expert-level proficiency in developing manufacturing processes, tooling designs, and production documentation for complex assemblies.
• Strong CAD capabilities with NX, CREO, or SolidWorks for model interrogation, tolerance analysis, and drawing review.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical problem solving, root‑cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of AS9100, MIL‑STD requirements, and configuration/change control processes.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP/MES environments such as Solumina and Oracle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering authority for complex DoD weapon system production, including electro-mechanical, cabling/harnesses, and precision‑machined assemblies.
• Lead development, qualification, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and production technologies.
• Drive early engagement with design engineering to influence architecture, producibility, and manufacturing cost models using DFM/DFA and value‑engineering principles.
• Oversee and approve manufacturing process documentation, tool designs, routing structures, and configuration-controlled build packages.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation for high-impact production issues, MRB activities, and quality escapes.
• Develop manufacturing readiness assessments, major program estimates, and investment strategies for capital equipment and automation.
• Act as technical lead across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to resolve cross-functional challenges affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, providing coaching, training, and technical leadership.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, automated assembly, digital manufacturing, and advanced inspection systems.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering at IPTs, MRB, configuration boards, proposal teams, and customer technical meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

DFM/DFX & value engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with leadership

U.S. citizenship

U.S. DoD clearance eligibility

Microsoft Office

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

NX

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to serve as the primary manufacturing engineering authority for complex DoD weapon system production, including electro-mechanical assemblies, cabling/harnesses, and precision-machined parts.

You will lead development of advanced manufacturing processes, collaborate with design engineering to improve producibility and cost models, oversee process documentation, drive root-cause investigations, and mentor junior staff