Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

At Trident Systems' Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides engineering process support to the manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies for military and space applications, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators.

• Conduct various data analysis for capacity, throughput, and other relevant performance indicators.

• Recommend and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing techniques, and process flows to execute both production and development programs.

• Work with staff to ensure bench setups/layouts satisfy productivity demands, safety/ergonomics, and applicable employee suggestions.

• Creates detailed work instructions from engineering drawings for technicians to assemble, test, and inspect products accurately and repeatably.

• Generate, investigate, and document non-conformances as required. Recommend disposition and supply rework instructions, if necessary

• Review new designs for manufacturability. Ensure design compliance with standards and procedures to provide a consistent manufacturing process.

• Support Material Review Board (MRB)/Failure Review Board (FRB) for the disposition of discrepant material/test failures and determination of root cause/corrective action. Ensure timely disposition of discrepant materials and other corrections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: Bachelors’ degree or higher Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in regulated/controlled manufacturing environment

• Root cause and corrective action methodology knowledge and experience

• Experience with Configuration Management processes

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring schedules are defined and met

• Prioritize work appropriately to meet commitments

• Ability to communicate with varying levels of technical expertise to ensure requirements are clear and met

• Capable of receiving a Government security clearance

• Technical writing and presentation skills preferred

• Familiarity with space applications preferred

• Lean/Six Sigma training preferred

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Trident Systems Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Trident Systems has a desire for priority referrals of protected Veterans.