Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

As a leader in the Aerospace, Defense and Commercial markets, Systima Technologies advances state of the art technologies through innovation and engineering, research and analysis, development, prototyping, fabrication and production. Our mission is to provide high value, responsive engineering and innovative products that enable the defense of our democracy and the exploration of land, sea, and space. Our teams take pride in delivering rapid, end-to-end engineering support and solutions, from concept to delivery.

Job Description

Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a key role in the product development process and is responsible for ensuring producibility of products and robustness of process throughout the product lifecycle. Key involvement includes design for manufacturability early in the product development, ensuring intrinsic quality is built-in to the product through robustness of processes and supporting continuous improvement and maintenance throughout the production cycle. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for establishing how internal processes are developed and validated including ERP (Epicor) implementation. Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Functional Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Includes Manufacturing Engineering I, II and III duties and responsibilities
• Integral part of product design team leading DFMA aspects of product design
• Applies broad knowledge of manufacturing knowledge of principles and practices
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers
• Is subject matter expert on DFMA as well and statistical process controls for monitoring process robustness
• Oversees material and resource planning and coordination to ensure schedules are kept
• Responsible for solving complex technical problems in timely fashion utilizing necessary resources to keep product design, development and production moving forward
• Oversees process qualification along with product qualification
• Responsible for establishing, monitoring and validating production processes and controls – is processed owner or subject matter expert on critical processes
• Designs, develops and implements complex and critical forms of fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assembly
• Instrumental in material and resource planning and coordinating with the Product team to ensure schedules are kept
• Leads manufacturing work flow planning and production line setup
• Solves complex technical problems utilizing technical reference materials and various inspection tools and techniques
• Collaborates with all levels of other engineering disciplines in representing manufacturing engineering

Qualifications

Required

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
• Minimum 6 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude required and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in process verification and validation
• Must be proficient in GD&T
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Additional Information

Benefits

At Systima

Systima Technologies is a dynamic and growing company. We work on innovative, fast-paced projects from concept to production. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, 401(k), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage plans, education reimbursement, semi-annual bonuses and more. Plus, Systima has rolled out a new 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday OFF – this is a pilot program that we hope will successfully highlight our commitment to each employees’ well-being, as we continue to deliver excellent service to our customers.

WE’VE MOVED!

Systima recently purchased an outstanding property to accommodate our current staff and anticipated future growth. Systima’s operations were previously based in Kirkland, WA. Then in mid-2021 our team relocated to the Harbour Pointe Tech Center, overlooking Puget Sound in beautiful Mukilteo, Washington.

Systima is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Systima are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Systima does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.