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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Manufacturing Engineer 1

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
  • At least 0–2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering is required.
  • Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation is required.
  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices is required.
  • Familiarity working in multidisciplinary teams is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for employment because the position requires a security clearance.
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally is required.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
  • Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred.
  • Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 is preferred.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, and manufacturing and production processes, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with work instruction or traveler development is preferred.
  • Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB) is preferred.
  • Experience with new product introduction and transition to production is preferred.
  • Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems is preferred.
  • Circuit card assembly component troubleshooting, repair, or assembly experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of ESD prevention measures is preferred.
  • Knowledge of RF circuitry design and working principles is preferred.
  • Experience working in the electronics industry is preferred.
  • Experience building complex wiring harnesses and soldering is preferred.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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