Manufacturing Engineer
Employer not yet confirmed · Bedford, Indiana, United States · onsite
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
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