Manufacturing Engineer III

Varstaff is currently searching for a Manufacturing Engineer III professional!

This is an immediate need.

Hourly Rate : $51.54 / hr

Overview :

You will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services that range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft. Specifically, you will be instrumental in the development and enhancement of our special mission aircraft, ensuring they meet the unique needs and stringent requirements of our clients.

Your responsibilities will include consulting with program management, design engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to develop the most efficient and cost-effective means of producing our products at the highest quality possible. You will review engineering designs for producibility and oversee all aspects of design conception through implementation. This includes the development of tooling and fixtures, work instructions, and production processes and procedures. Additionally, you will apply manufacturing technologies and industry best practices during the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that our special mission aircraft are built to the highest standards and performance criteria.

Join us in Hagerstown, MD, where our facility is at the forefront of pioneering next-generation ISR platforms. Be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and innovation.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Working Conditions :

Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high / low temperatures, sun, rain / snow, etc.)

Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals / materials

Rarely exposed to loud noises

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)

Experience with new product introduction and transition to production

Experience with CATIA CAD software to create detailed tool designs and drawings

Experience with new product introduction and transition to production

Experience with CNC programming and machining

Experience with aircraft modification

Experience interacting with shop floor personal from project conception through implementation

Familiarity working with vendors on outside tooling fabrication

Education :

Bachelor's of Science degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes

Capability working in multi-disciplinary teams

Experience with work instruction / traveler development

Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems

Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance

Physical / Mental / Emotional Requirements :

Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

Rarely lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

(reference req # : 36589228)