Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Deterrence Defense, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deterrence Defense, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and scaling of advanced manufacturing systems at our Dallas facility. This role includes leading equipment strategy, commissioning activities, and ensuring efficient operations in high-throughput environments.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, along with extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing. We offer an inclusive workplace adhering to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Extensive manufacturing experience in high-volume environments is a must.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles applied to production systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of manufacturing equipment.
• Own performance and reliability of production equipment.
• Conduct root-cause analysis across mechanical and electrical domains.

Skills

Troubleshooting electromechanical equipment

Continuous improvement

Data-driven experimentation

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Summary The Sr Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, deployment, and scaling of advanced manufacturing systems across Deterrence Defense production facilities. This role owns critical manufacturing processes, driving equipment strategy, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and operations teams to solve complex electromechanical and process challenges in fast‑paced, high‑throughput production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, installation, and ramp‑up of advanced manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Own performance, reliability, and safety of assigned production equipment.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process domains.
• Improve equipment and process performance through data‑driven experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Develop specifications, work instructions, operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to define requirements, conduct design reviews, and validate equipment.
• Support process controls, PLC/HMI interactions, automation troubleshooting, and system bring‑up.
• Ensure equipment meets all ergonomic, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Identify critical spare parts and support preventive and predictive maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• Extensive experience in high‑volume or high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of core engineering principles applied to production systems.
• Demonstratedability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to travel between facilities and supplier locations asrequired.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cycle time modeling, bottleneck identification, and throughput optimization.
• Proficiencywith DOE, SPC, Cp/Cpkanalysis, Gage R&R, and real‑time data monitoring.
• Understanding of OEE tracking, yield analysis, and defect reduction methods.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, safety circuits, and automation debugging.
• Knowledge of servo systems, pneumatics, vacuum systems, and motion tuning.
• Experience leading FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and equipment acceptance.
• Background in predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and structured downtime analysis.
• Proficiencyin line balancing, takt time planning, ergonomic workstation design, and process documentation.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, PFDs, and end‑to‑end process mapping.
• Supplier qualification experience including audits and vendor management.
• Strong RCA skills using 8D, A3, DMAIC, Ishikawa, and Five Whys methodologies.
• Knowledge of forging, CNC machining, heat treatment, welding, and mechanical assembly processes.

As set forth in Deterrence Defense, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.