Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

ICP Plan

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness & Leave

Parental Leave

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD, seeks a Senior Concurrent Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize product lifecycle from design to manufacturing, reporting to the Concurrent Engineering Manager.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, Kaizen events, and DFM with support from ERP/MES systems. The position requires a 4-year engineering degree and 4–8+ years in electronics manufacturing, with strong communication skills and IPC/AS standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for access to classified information.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent.
• 4–8+ years engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• LEAN/continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and AS9100.
• Strong ERP/MES foundation; SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Use advanced functions of PLM and CreoView.
• 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; use Valor to assist in process.
• Review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability and life span.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to junior engineers.

Skills

Citizenship required

Engineering degree

4+ years experience

LEAN techniques

IPC/AS standards

SAP S/4HANA

Strong communication

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSME/BSCS

Tools

CreoView

PLM

Valor

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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)

• Competitive Salary
• 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.

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.