Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer

Thales Group; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly incentive compensation

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid wellness, vacation and holidays

Parental leave

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD is seeking a Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer to lead cross-functional manufacturing initiatives from design to production.

This role focuses on process development, tooling design, and DFM reviews with ERP/MES integration, ensuring readiness for full-scale production and lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; government clearance may be needed.
• Engineering degree required (ABET-accredited preferred).
• 4–8+ years in electronics manufacturing engineering.
• LEAN/continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quoting efforts and validate estimates.
• Drive cross-functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
• Audit and improve standards, routings, and processes.
• Lead Kaizen events and document outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and review designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

LEAN techniques

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (BSEE/BSCE/BSME/BSCS)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer

Location: CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for a Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer.This position reports into the Concurrent Engineering Manager and will cover full product lifecycle from design/ concept to manufacturing floor to end of life.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quoting efforts and validate team estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
• Audit and continuously improve standards and routings.
• Plan, lead, and document full-scale Kaizen events.
• Ability to useadvanced functions ofPLM andCreoView.
• Design complex tooling; mentor others on design best practices.
• Define standards and review documentation from team members.
• Lead large layout initiatives; collaborate with facilities team.
• Develop and implement ergonomic solutions across multiple cells.
• Lead manufacturing readiness and process development efforts.
• Guide design teams on DFM implementation; ability to use Valor to assist in process.
• Can review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability and part life span.
• Provides mentoring, guidance and support to more junior and new engineers.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• BSEE/BSCE/BSME/BSCS or equivalent 4-year degree.
• 4-8+ years as an engineer, to include experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical ability in electro-mechanical assembly, previous SMT experience a plus.
• Continuous improvements based on statistical analysis and LEAN techniques.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and AS9100 standards.
• Strong foundation with ERP and MES systems- SAP S/4 HANA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – to include active listen, ability to consider varying views, options and perspectives.

The annualized pay range for this role is $101,792- $130,068 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at [e-mail].

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

22605 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, Maryland 20871, United States

Phone (outside the U.S.): [phone]
Toll Free (in the U.S.): 800-258-4420