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Manufacturing Engineer II

Description

_About This Role_

Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking a Manufacturing or Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to learn and enhance their advanced manufacturing process capabilities\. Necessary skills are Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, product transition to production within the development phase of the product life cycle and support of existing products\.

This individual will be responsible for providing manufacturing engineering input to support new product development, and to optimize design for manufacturability, design for assembly, design to cost, and transition to production\. This individual will work alongside the design engineering team during the preliminary development phases of emerging programs to analyze and improve manufacturing cost, quality, and DFX\. Responsibilities will also include other upstream activities such as capital equipment, facility requirements, existing and emerging manufacturing technologies, tool design, cost estimating, and configuration control\. This individual will work closely with Design Engineering, Engineering Prototype Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, Machinists, and Assembly Technicians to complete initial prototype builds, analyze results, and refine engineering designs\.

_Job Responsibilities_

* Provide manufacturing engineering input to support new product development, from initial conceptual design to the transition\-to\-production phase\.

* Shadow Sr Manufacturing Engineer to learn advanced manufacturing processes

* Perform design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and design to cost analyses during the preliminary development phase of emerging programs and drive changes early in product development to improve manufacturability

* Collaborate with Design Engineering, Engineering Prototype Technicians, Machinists, Assembly Technicians, and other Manufacturing Engineers to provide a clear line of communication between design and manufacturing\.

* Participate in tabletop design reviews and formal CCB reviews\.

* Collaborate with suppliers for outsourcing activities\.

* Determine necessary capital equipment, facility requirements, manufacturing technologies, and other manufacturing requirements for emerging programs\.

* Identify emerging manufacturing technologies and perform cost/benefit analysis for implementation\.

* Develop factory floorplans and machine arrangements with facilities to ensure efficient and productive manufacturing flow\.

* Develop detailed manufacturing process documents\.

* Maintain a positive attitude while interacting with a diverse and multi\-functional workforce\.

* Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation of lean practices

* Demonstrated ability to evaluate multiple lean production layouts and material flows and select the optimal layout

Qualifications

Qualifications

* Written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, diverse team environment\. Includes the ability to justify analytical results and effectively communicate recommendations to positively influence designs\.

* Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and lean manufacturing principles\.

* Knowledge of DFX principles, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost\.

* Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment

* Knowledge of J\-STD\-001 and IPC\-610 is a plus

* Knowledge of existing manufacturing technologies, and the ability to research emerging manufacturing technologies\.

* Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, Model Based Definition Files, preliminary bills of material, engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad hoc requirements\.

* Ability to visualize and comprehend critical elements of a manufacturing environment, and to understand the interactions of various factors that affect engineering designs\.

* Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook\.

* Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP \(e\.g\. Oracle\); PLM \(e\.g\. Matrix\); MES \(e\.g\. Solumina\) or equivalent

* Experience with CAD software \(UG NX 10 \)

* Desire to continually learn new skills

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree required\. The preferred degrees are Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering\.

* 2 to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment\.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\!

\- Flexible Work Schedules

\- Education Assistance

\- Career Development & Training Opportunities

\- Wellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)

\- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company Funding

\- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems

**Primary Location:** US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

**Job Function:** Manufacturing

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Job Posting:** 07/23/2025, 3:07:25 PM

**Job Number:** 334943