Production-Ready Manufacturing Engineer (DFM/DFA)

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to transition innovative products from prototype to production.

The role blends engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop production-ready designs and optimize processes, working hands-on with technicians and engineers. The ideal candidate has a mechanical background, 2–4 years in production or manufacturing engineering, and solid CAD/DFM/DFA skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in production or manufacturing engineering or mechanical product development.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and production-focused design principles.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical products and assemblies with manufacturability and production scalability in mind.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles throughout the design process.
• Develop prototype hardware and transition designs into production-ready products.
• Design and implement production tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Troubleshoot production and assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to meet objectives.
• Perform analyses and proof-of-concept evaluations to validate designs.
• Support testing activities across prototype, qualification, environmental, and production stages.
• Lead and train teams and perform tolerance analyses and GD&T to optimize repeatability.
• Contribute to drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and TDPs.
• Support ECNs/ECOs and maintain accurate product documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturability challenges and provide guidance to technicians.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Production engineering

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to transition innovative products from prototype to production.

The role blends engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop production-ready designs and optimize processes, working hands-on with technicians and engineers. The ideal candidate has a mechanical background, 2–4 years in production or manufacturing engineering, and solid CAD/DFM/DFA skills.