Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

9/80 work schedule

Career growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production of power control and power conversion systems for the US Navy. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and mentor others through continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead NPI manufacturing methods, analyze workflows, develop and maintain work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize processes across the line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, assembly methods, and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction by developing scalable, repeatable, and production-ready manufacturing methods.
• Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, routings, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and reduce recurring defects.
• Evaluate, select, and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve manufacturability.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Use data to monitor process capability, identify trends, and recommend performance improvements.
• Support capital projects, layout improvements, and line balancing efforts.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process validation

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051

Job ID:114464

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

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer supporting production of power control and power conversion systems and subsystems for the US Navy.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a key role in improving safety, quality, throughput, and cost while partnering closely with production, quality, supply chain, design engineering, and leadership. You’ll help bring new products into manufacturing, optimize existing processes, and mentor others through continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Support new product introduction by developing scalable, repeatable, and production-ready manufacturing methods
• Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and throughput
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, routings, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and reduce recurring defects
• Evaluate, select, and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve manufacturability
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods
• Use data to monitor process capability, identify trends, and recommend performance improvements
• Support capital projects, layout improvements, and line balancing efforts
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety practices
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across manufacturing initiatives

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Strong background in process development, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and process validation
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, assembly methods, and production equipment
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering/manufacturing software

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and operational excellence
• High-visibility role with strong cross-functional collaboration
• Challenging technical work with opportunities to lead improvements from concept through implementation
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.