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Manufacturing Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corp
  • Sparks, NV
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will take an active role in shaping the manufacturability of our products. You will apply your expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), tooling design, and process engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing systems, ensuring products are designed for efficient, high-quality production from the start.

    The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

    Responsibilities:

    • Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation.
    • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
    • Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
    • Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.
    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
    • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement projects.
    • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including production flow, workstation layout, and material handling.

    Qualifications You Must Have:

    • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline.
    • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
    • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
    • Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.
    • Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
    • Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

    Qualifications We Prefer:

    • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
    • Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining).
    • Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
    • Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
    • Knowledge industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.
    • Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).
    • Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
    • Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
    • Circuit card assembly component troubleshooting, repair, or assembly
    • Understanding of ESD prevention measures
    • Knowledge of RF circuitry design and working principles
    • Experience working in the electronics industry

    Essential Functions:

    • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
    • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
    • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

    This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

    SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:

    To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

    Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

    SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

    SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSparks, NV
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1963
    Websitehttp://www.sncorp.com/

    About Company

    Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

    SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

    Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

    SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

    Skills

    • 3D Printingunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Circuit Componentsunmatched
    • Component Assemblyunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Design for Assembly (DFA)unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Government Regulationsunmatched
    • Homeland Securityunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • International Trade Lawunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Designunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
    • Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)unmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched

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