Senior Production Manufacturing Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Five years of relevant engineering experience; internship, co-op, production, prototyping, or manufacturing support experience will be considered.
- Experience working in an aerospace, defense, automotive or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Working knowledge of GD&T.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM management, manufacturing routers, and work-instruction development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both engineering teams and production-floor personnel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to present results clearly to technical teams, management, and leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail.
Full description
Job ID: 115726
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.
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Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary
DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an experienced and motivated SeniorManufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations for advanced radar and legacy avionics products. This role combines hands-on manufacturing engineering with Lean and Industrial Engineering practices to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, ergonomics, and overall process flow.
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to develop scalable assembly, test, and integration processes; implement standard work; improve factory layouts and material flow; and support production readiness for new and existing products.
DRS RADA Technologies is a recognized pioneer in AESA tactical radar technology, supporting defense missions including active military protection, counter-drone operations, critical-infrastructure security, and border surveillance
Job Responsibilities
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Manufacturing Engineering & Production Support
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, test, and system integration.
- Create and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, routers, standard work, process documentation, and production process plans.
- Support production-floor operations by troubleshooting process issues, dispositioning nonconforming material, leading root-cause investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Quality Engineering on First Article Inspection activities, control plans, process capability, quality escapes, and continuous quality improvement.
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Lean Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of Lean practices and the production operating system within assigned manufacturing areas.
- Lead and facilitate process-improvement initiatives focused on yield, takt time, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and material flow.