Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184)
Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.
What you'll do:
- Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for:
- Actuators
- Motors and drives
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Pumps and fluid systems
- Powertrain components
- Motion-control assemblies
- Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility
- Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues
- Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods
- Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews
- Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing
- Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities
- Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria
- Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams
- Mentor junior manufacturing engineers
Tools & skills:
- MES & QMS systems
- 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
- Supplier manufacturing processes
- 5S/visual management
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Required qualifications:
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
- Experience with:
- Actuators and motion systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Mechanical/electrical integration
- Precision mechanical assemblies
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling
- Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Preferred qualifications:
- Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience
- Experience with servo systems and motor control assemblies
- Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
- Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
- Proficiency in CAD software
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