Manufacturing Engineer - Effectors
Core
Manufacturing Engineer focused on Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), producibility engineering, and transition-to-production execution for low-cost interceptor systems.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (DFMA & Transition to Production)
Builds
Low-cost interceptor systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Interceptor Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFMA implementation, producibility assessments, cost modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), root cause analysis, manufacturing documentation development, process capability analysis, supplier integration, production planning, automation strategies
Preferred skills
Missile/interceptor/UAV systems experience, high-rate production scaling, automated assembly systems, robotic integration, composites fabrication, harness/PCBA integration, CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS), PLM systems, MES/ERP systems, MRL assessments
Responsibilities
Lead structured DFMA reviews during concept, PDR, CDR, and pre-production phases; Quantify cost, cycle time, yield, and tooling impacts of design decisions; Develop assembly sequencing strategies optimized for rate and takt time; Perform detailed producibility assessments including MRL evaluations and yield modeling; Own manufacturing planning from prototype through LRIP and FRP; Interface with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations leadership; Provide hands-on floor support during initial builds and ramp events; Develop production rate models and capacity plans; Implement automation and error-proofing strategies
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC