Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 2618361

Location: Bedford, IN, United States

Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bedford, IN | Full-Time | Onsite

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a new contract focused on system production for the Department of Defense. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic production team working in a heavy fabrication and manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Production Manager and will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures to ensure the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Design sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that affect product performance
• Support heavy fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operations
• Adapt machine and equipment design to factory and production conditions
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines
• Design and recommend efficient plant layout and arrangement of machines and equipment to maximize productivity
• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan
• Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and investigate and initiate corrective action for problems and deficiencies
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control
• Ensure all processes and procedures are in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
• Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations including Manufacturing Bill of Materials
• Contribute to the completion of project milestones and program schedules

Work Environment

• This position is fully onsite in Bedford, IN
• Supports a Department of Defense system production contract
• Fast paced heavy fabrication and manufacturing environment requiring strong attention to detail and process discipline
• Collaboration with internal teams as well as regular interaction with external customers and vendors

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of related manufacturing engineering experience

• Additional training, certifications, and years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Experience in a heavy fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or electrical assembly environment

• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong process driven mindset

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with external customers and vendors

• Ability to work under general direction while following established procedures and exercising sound technical judgment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

• SAIC will sponsor the clearance for the right candidate\

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or government production contracts
• Strong experience in setting up and optimizing production processes including defining and sequencing order of operations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing production workflows and recommend changes to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications with the ability to identify gaps and suggest engineering changes

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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