Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct engineering support at our Fitchburg, MA site. You will drive Lean manufacturing process flow for low volume, high mix products and develop production tools and detailed work instructions in a defense environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, supply chain and manufacturing to ensure readiness, lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement, and contribute to design-for-manufacturing transitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with 8 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Specialties may include production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, and robotics.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Lean manufacturing process flow for low volume, high mix environments.
• Create detailed work instructions meeting quality, customer, and contractual requirements.
• Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Define tooling and fixturing requirements with CAD to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop factory layout and workflow using Lean principles.
• Evaluate and transition products from design to manufacturing using DFx and Lean processes.
• Maintain manufacturing process documentation to communicate design intent.
• Lead Kaizen events, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead RCCA using 8D/5Y/Ishikawa techniques.
• Support customer relationships and work with teams with limited direction.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

8D problem solving

RCCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Location: Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420

Job ID: 114940

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

DRS NPS has an immediate need for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct engineering support to specialized manufacturing operations in our Fitchburg, MA location. This person is responsible for Lean manufacturing process flow, design/development of production tools, and creation of detailed work instructions. Additionally, this person would work directly with manufacturing department personnel on training and production readiness. He/she will work closely with engineering, program management, supply chain and manufacturing to achieve objectives in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Assignments can range from new product proposal support to new product DFx and introduction to sustainment and continuous improvement of existing product lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Lean manufacturing process flow to support product lines in a low volume, high mix environment.
• Develop detailed work instructions that meet product quality, customer, and contractual requirements in a defense contract environment.
• Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Define tooling and fixturing requirements and work directly with the CAD design team to develop, manufacture, and commission in support of manufacturing operations.
• Development of manufacturing operations including factory layout and workflow using Lean manufacturing techniques and principles.
• Evaluate, recommend, and transition products from design to manufacturing to minimize production costs using Design for Manufacturing (DFx) and Lean process flow approach.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing process documentation necessary to effectively communicate design intent to manufacturing personnel.
• Lead Kaizen events, 6S advancement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead problem solving activities using problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Y, Ishikawa to perform RCCA.
• Contribute to customer relationships.
• Has initiative and able to work effectively with little direction seeking general guidance on new assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field with 8 years applicable engineering experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
• Specialties may include production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, and robotics
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Broad understanding of electro-mechanical and mechanical equipment
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience with motor assembly techniques such as winding, insulation and VPI
• Experience or knowledge with machining, large fabrications, and castings