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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Manufacturing Engineer 2

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design software and process documentation.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Experience using computer-based design and harness/wire-routing tools such as Capital or Zuken E3.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge of the aerospace industry and its standards.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment because the position requires an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
  • Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
  • Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including production flow, workstation layout, and material handling.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
  • Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, and manufacturing and production processes.
  • Participation in dispositions of non-conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).
  • Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
  • Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
  • Familiarity with applying and interpreting EWIS standards in aircraft manufacturing and certifications.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to understand and create process development and documentation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, EBOM and MBOM, build/routing sequence, process flow, and producibility checks.
  • Working experience with activities in the defense industry.

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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