Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced engineer to apply advanced engineering principles in design and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of progressively complex engineering experience.

This role involves complex problem solving, project management, and supports a flexible 9/80 work schedule with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field with 8+ years progressively complex engineering experience.
• May require advanced degree or certifications in specialties like production or robotics.
• U.S. Citizenship is required along with active DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to perform complex functions in design and evaluation.
• Analyze complex technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop manufacturing process plans and review designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Complex engineering analysis

Project management

Manufacturing process planning

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

8+ years engineering experience

Job description

Job ID: 114274

Location: Melbourne FL

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to perform complex functions in the design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation of manufacturing operations. Prepare complicated plans, conduct complex support studies and provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations. May plan, conduct, and/or technically direct a project or portion of a project.
• Analyze complex technical problems and recommend corrective actions
• Responsibilities are complex in scope where detailed analysis of situations or data involves variable factors
• Act independently, is able to determine methods/procedures on new/special assignments
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Involved in the development of manufacturing process plans, test requirements, and manufacturing flow, and capacity plans. Review detail designs for manufacturability and producibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field with 8+ years progressively complex engineering experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• May require advanced degree or certifications
• Specialties may include production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, and robotics

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.