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Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer I has overall responsibility for assigned production manufacturing process design and sustainment for Safety, Quality-focused, efficient and cost-effective results.

Responsibilities and Tasks

+ Maintain safe, efficient and accurate layout plan based on local standards.

+ Maintain appropriate line balance based on current state demand volumes.

+ Maintain standard work processes/work instructions. Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, update for best known method to drive Safety, Quality and Throughput.

+ Maintain dataset for each discrete operation (Cycle Times, Job-Difficulty Rating, # of Workstations, Safety Score, etc.)

+ Understand (at all times) assigned product line capacities at current and future demand volumes. Understand and work towards alleviating process and equipment constraints to growth.

+ Maintain accurate work content through standard time studies.

+ Under guidance from a more senior engineer, utilize Lean Principles and Engineering Best Practices to drive continual improvements to manufacturing and supporting processes.

+ Urgent response to line disruption issues

+ Kaizen event participant

Secondary:

+ Under guidance of a lead engineer, drive continual improvement to operational metrics (Cycle Times, Sq. Ft., Downtime, OEE/OPE, Work Content, Labor $/Unit, Material $/Unit, units/person, etc.) through process equipment development, material consumption reduction, process improvement, and other personal initiatives.

+ Represent manufacturing in cross-departmental activates such as MRB, design reviews, failure analysis, Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

+ 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience

+ 1-2 years related work experience preferred; however, this is an entry-level role

+ Basic knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma preferred

Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to work independently but in a collaborative nature.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook

+ U.S Citizenship is required

Travel and Physical Requirements

+ No travel required.

+ The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

+ Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.

+ Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.

+ Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.

+ Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.

+ On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

+ Competitive compensation.

+ 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.

+ Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).

+ Paid parental leave.

+ Adoption assistance.

+ Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

+ Flexible work schedules available based on position:

+ 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

+ 5/8s

+ 4/10s

+ 3/12s

+ Lifestyle spending account.

+ Perks at work.

+ Generous employee referral program.

+ Tuition reimbursement.

+ Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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