Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this position include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations for diverse and complex product lines.
Development of manufacturing operations including factory layout and work flow.
Design tools and fixtures of varying types for the manufacture of company products both in-house and at supplier locations.
Evaluate, recommend and transition products from design to manufacturing to minimize production costs.
Work with suppliers to optimize their manufacturing processes as it relates to what they produce for the company.
Maintain and improve manufacturing process documentation necessary to effectively communicate design intent to manufacturing personnel.
Implement process change to make manufacturing methods as ‘mistake-proof’ as possible.
Work closely with the Purchasing Department to evaluate vendors and assess the company’s costs related to purchased parts and assemblies.
Provide design to cost leadership utilizing value engineering concepts and ensuring producibility including supplier engagement as appropriate.
Organize project and task workloads and may assign work to designers and/or technicians and provide guidance to engineers and program management.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 5+ years applicable experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain Security Clearance