Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement & DFM

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC.; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes for high-quality, cost-effective production for U.S. federal government contracts.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and program teams to execute manufacturing operations and drive process improvements. The role emphasizes manufacturability review, cost analysis, and teamwork across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an engineering role, including product design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience as lead engineer of a product line.

Responsibilities

• Improve product designs, implementations, and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet production needs.
• Provide technical support to production personnel to troubleshoot issues and maintain quality.
• Investigate operational challenges such as material variances and bottlenecks.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, process flows, build plans, SOPs).
• Review designs for manufacturability and compliance with production requirements.
• Support estimating, purchasing, and project teams in planning materials and schedules.
• Provide input for proposals, bids, and customer requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

AutoCAD

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Expected Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Manufacturing Engineer develops, improves, and sustains manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production of specialized manufactured products for the United States federal government and its prime contractors. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and program teams to execute manufacturing operations, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement process improvements. The Manufacturing Engineer improves product development by ensuring designs are manufacturable and supportable throughout the product lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Improve product designs, implementation, and manufacturing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, product quality, and production performance.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and support production requirements and constraints.
• Provide technical support to production personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and maintain product quality standards.
• Investigate operational challenges, including material variances, production bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Apply lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies to manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, build plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate tooling, fabrication methods, assembly processes, and production equipment requirements.
• Review product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and compliance with production requirements.
• Support estimating, purchasing, and project teams in developing material requirements, manufacturing plans, and production schedules.
• Provide technical input in support of proposals, bids, and customer requirements.
• Assist with manufacturing cost analysis, material selection, and production planning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, assembly, automation, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions using experience, data, and engineering judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

This job operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which can include working near moving mechanical parts, non-weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat. We operate inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, hand tools, site equipment and vehicles, and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in an engineering role, including:
  • Experience in product design, analysis, manufacturing, testing,and maintenance
  • Experience in role as lead engineer of a project or product line

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license compliant with REAL ID requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS).

AAP / EEO Statement

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typeon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

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