Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Tractor Supply Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA Production Division in Huntsville, AL is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production of high‑reliability electronics for radar and communications systems.

You’ll lead process improvements, implement new equipment, and mentor engineers on the shop floor in a fast-paced DoD environment. The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with extensive DoD manufacturing experience, IPC/J-STD knowledge, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years or PhD with 3+ years allowed.
• Military/DoD manufacturing experience, mechanical assemblies and/or circuit card assemblies and integration.
• Familiar with IPC, J-STD, MIL and DoD standards; AS9100 standards and certification processes.
• Experience developing and implementing new maintenance programs and creating training programs.
• US Citizenship due to OPSEC requirements and ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing assembly procedures.
• Introduce and train employees on new equipment.
• Lead and ensure safety, quality, cost, schedule, technical and programmatic requirements; conduct process audits and ensure IPC/AS9100 compliance.
• Provide shop floor support, develop manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, change implementation and coordination in an electrical/mechanical facility; mentor juniors.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings and configurations into work instructions for high-quality hardware.
• Apply DFM and DFA techniques on new and existing products to optimize design and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Mentoring

Root cause analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree (optional)

PhD (optional)

Job description

FALCATA Production Division is looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer , based in Huntsville, AL (Discovery). This group provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics systems to the missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing markets. The company has developed products ranging from chip-level, application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) to complete, turnkey radar and communication systems. FALCATA has established a state-of-the-art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in Government and industry. FALCATA also provides full spectrum systems engineering support including theoretical analysis, requirements generation, interface control, and test planning/execution/data analysis.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at FALCATA, you'll tackle challenges head-on. Analyze and optimize production processes, integrate new technologies for improved efficiency and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring the seamless flow of high-performance electronics. This role demands analytical prowess, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts production performance, then consider contributing your skills to FALCATA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing assembly procedures
• Introduce and train employees on new equipment
• Assists in leading and adhering to safety, quality, cost, schedule, technical and programmatic requirements, and performance expectations. Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards (e.g., IPC, AS9100).
• Providing shop floor support, developing manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, engineering change implementation and coordinating changes in the build process within an electrical/mechanical manufacturing facility, while mentoring and training junior engineers and technicians.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into work instructions that will produce high quality hardware.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques on both new and existing products to produce optimal design and manufacturing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering equivalent field from an ABET accredited school is required and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (master's degree with minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or Phd with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience).
• Experience should include military/DoD manufacturing experience, mechanical assemblies and/or circuit card assemblies and integration.
• Familiar with IPC, J-STD, MIL and DOD Standards, in-depth knowledge, and experience with AS9100 standards and certification processes.
• Experience in development and implementation of a new maintenance programs and creating training programs.
• US Citizenship due to Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements. and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD secret clearance.
• Experience with development programs and transition to production.
• Experience applying audit standards, procedures, and techniques, strongly preferred.
• Interact across all levels of the organization; efficiently and effectively communicate and implement agreed upon changes; navigate difficult situations and conversations to a productive outcome.
• Strong analytical skills in root cause analysis, corrective / preventative action determination.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Able to work independently or as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

FALCATA Benefits

• FALCATA offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

FALCATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class .

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit