Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defense DFMA & Cost Reduction

CoAspire; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits beginning first month

401(k) with company match

PTO and Federal holidays

Job summary

CoAspire, a defense manufacturing leader, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to optimize assembly, reduce costs, and improve design-for-manufacturability for weapon systems. You will work at Fairfax, VA or Manassas, VA, collaborating with technicians, quality, procurement and design engineering to move products from prototype to sustained high-volume production.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, a Bachelor's in engineering, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial/aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years of hands-on aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Proven cost reduction and assembly time improvement track record.
• Expert in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and drawing release in PLM/ERP (WindChill).
• Knowledge of MIL specs and aerospace materials.
• Excellent communication and floor leadership on projects.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM/DFA reviews to simplify designs, standardize components, reduce SKU count.
• Identify lower-cost parts (COTS/MIL SPEC) meeting ITAR/form-fit/function needs.
• Optimize assembly sequences, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions on issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain on make-vs-buy decisions and supplier qualifications.
• Support MBOMs, routings, and process flow diagrams in ERP systems.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing and capacity analyses; mentor staff.
• Ensure changes comply with AS9100D, ITAR, DFARS and company requirements.

Skills

DFM/DFA

Cost reduction

GD&T

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

WindChill

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

CoAspire, a defense manufacturing leader, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to optimize assembly, reduce costs, and improve design-for-manufacturability for weapon systems. You will work at Fairfax, VA or Manassas, VA, collaborating with technicians, quality, procurement and design engineering to move products from prototype to sustained high-volume production.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, a Bachelor's in engineering, and a proven track record