Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bedford, IN | Full-Time | Onsite

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a new contract focused on system production for the Department of Defense. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic production team working in a heavy fabrication and manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Production Manager and will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures to ensure the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Design sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that affect product performance.
• Support heavy fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operations.
• Adapt machine and equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Design and recommend efficient plant layout and arrangement of machines and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and investigate and initiate corrective action for problems and deficiencies.
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations including Manufacturing Bill of Materials.
• Contribute to the completion of project milestones and program schedules.

Work Environment

• This position is fully onsite in Bedford, IN.
• Supports a Department of Defense system production contract.
• Fast paced heavy fabrication and manufacturing environment requiring strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Collaboration with internal teams as well as regular interaction with external customers and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two (2) years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Additional training, certifications, and years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a heavy fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or electrical assembly environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong process driven mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with external customers and vendors.
• Ability to work under general direction while following established procedures and exercising sound technical judgment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • SAIC will sponsor the clearance for the right candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or government production contracts.
• Strong experience in setting up and optimizing production processes including defining and sequencing order of operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing production workflows and recommend changes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications with the ability to identify gaps and suggest engineering changes.