Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA's Production Division in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and optimize production of high‑reliability electronics and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Requires ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 8+ years DoD manufacturing experience; IPC/J‑STD/MIL/DOD standards and AS9100 familiarity; US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance; strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school is required.
• 8+ years of relevant DoD manufacturing experience (masters 6+ years, PhD 3+).
• Familiar with IPC, J-STD, MIL and DoD standards, AS9100 processes.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing assembly procedures.
• Lead safety, quality, cost, schedule, and performance expectations; conduct process audits.
• Provide shop floor support, develop manufacturing plans, and coordinate changes.
• Translate engineering intent into work instructions for high‑quality hardware.
• Apply DFM and DFA techniques to optimize designs and manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

DoD manufacturing experience

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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.

Applying to FALCATA:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at FALCATA is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

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 discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.