Manufacturing Engineer- ZR

Job Title : Manufacturing Engineer

Shift : 2nd Shift (4 / 10 or 5 / 40 schedule options)

Industry : Defense / Advanced Manufacturing

Location : Manassas, VA

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support a high-volume, low-mix production environment for a leading defense contractor. This role focuses on driving efficiency, improving equipment performance, and implementing automated / robotic solutions to increase process capability and throughput while maintaining the highest quality standards.

This position is 100% onsite and operates on Second Shift .

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production layouts to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Define sequences of operations and specify manufacturing procedures for assemblies, machining, equipment installation, and material handling systems

Adapt tooling, fixtures, and equipment designs to meet production requirements and operating conditions

Integrate inspection and testing systems into the manufacturing process to ensure product performance and reliability

Evaluate machinery performance and initiate corrective actions to address equipment or process deficiencies

Implement and support Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma , and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies

Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams to support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and continuous improvement initiatives

Program, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots (Fanuc, Epson, etc.) and automated systems

Utilize PLC programming to modify and optimize automated equipment controls

Support and improve automated production lines to maximize uptime, throughput, and quality

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

Requirement

Experience Needed

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Required

Manufacturing Engineering experience in high-volume, low-mix production environments

5+ years

Robotics and automation integration (Fanuc, Epson, etc.)

3+ years

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)

3+ years

Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma process improvement implementation

3+ years

Experience designing and optimizing production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment

5+ years

Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions

Required

Experience applying SPC / data-driven process control

Required

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have, Not Required)

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Robotics Integration Certification

Work Environment

High-performance engineering and production team with collaborative culture

Fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement

Supportive leadership that values innovation and efficiency

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Increased throughput and output efficiency

Improved equipment uptime and reliability

Successful automation / process improvement project implementation

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