Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Madison, AL • 7h ago

Description

Seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and implement a Lean Manufacturing operational mindset within the Proto@type, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) (https://www.ara.com/) . on-site in Madison, AL.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop innovative manufacturing solutions and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; assists with manufacturing launch for new or revised products and ensures efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through manufacturing engineering expertise and operational process development.

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

We're seeking the following in a Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

Proven track record in manufacturing environment product launches

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience and practice

Identify manufacturing production cell / plant layout opportunities to determine the optimal layouts and streamline assembly operations to reduce inefficiencies in labor and rework

Experience evaluating manufacturing constraints, capacity, and required resources across the production environment

Experience identifying and implementing operational metrics and Lean Manufacturing concepts to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS)

Ability to develop concept of operations (CONOPs) that define the build sequence, workflow, and optimize production

Production documentation (production flow diagram, work instructions, FMEAs and control plans) creation experience

Experience using SOLIDWORKS CAD software

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to ensure smooth production operations

Excellent verbal and written skills needed

Independently determine and develop approach to solutions

Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Ability to perform work which requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8+ years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and 12+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer in a DoD/DoW manufacturing field

Wish List/Nice if You have:

Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

Lean Manufacturing or Quality Certifications

Familiarity with defense manufacturing industry

Experience with ERP - Deltek Costpoint

Solidworks PDM

Who is ARA?

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (https://www.ara.com/) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: www.ara.com

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Interested? Please apply at careers.ara.com (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1010ARAI/JobBoard/07442cec-d18e-4589-ab15-8342edc29af7/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) for the Senior Ma nufacturing Engineer position. #LI-AB1

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Value-Based Lean SixSigma

Six Sigma Black Belt

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