V2X Inc · 7 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer 2
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expV2X Inc is a company focused on aerospace assembly operations, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to provide direct support to mechanical assembly operations. The role involves advising the production team, assisting in process development, and supporting the launch of production programs while ensuring adherence to manufacturing principles.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Immediate duties will focus on providing direct support to mechanical assembly operations for a major aerospace assembly by advising the production team, supplementing work instructions and resolving production issues through hands-on support
Over time, this Manufacturing Engineer (colloquially known as a Production Support Engineer) will have a broadened scope to assist in process development, design work-stations/cells; design fixturing, jigs, gages, and tooling
Additionally, this professional may also support the launch of production programs and may advise design engineers on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and other production-related matters
Production Support Engineer may be asked to clarify print specifications or advise on a process for the production team, amend production documents, and work with the Quality team to disposition components
This engineer may also help develop tooling and fixturing as needed to facilitate assembly operations
This position may also be directly involved in Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action development and implementation
Qualification
Required
1-3 years experience in an industrial assembly operation of large products (preferably 'custom' or low-volume / high-mix scaled operations)
Experience in technical writing and development of detailed work instructions for assembly and rework operations
Experience using 3D CAD programs (PTC Creo preferred) to create production drawings from model
Familiarity with and ASME Y14-series standards (including Y14.5 GD&T) and experience reading and interpreting assembly drawings
Training or Education in the Design of Tooling, Fixturing, Jigs, and support structures for assembly operations
Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills (linear algebra, geometry, trigonometry)
Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a criminal background check (active possession or eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance preferred)
BS Required (preferred concentrations in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology)
Preferred
1-3 years experience in an industrial metal fabrication environment—including machining of parts from billet, and cutting and forming of sheet metal parts using lasers, press brakes, and stamping presses—and mechanical assembly operations with basic familiarity with metals' material properties
1-3 years of experience as an engineer in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment (experience in AS9100 aerospace manufacturing a plus)
Experience using ERP platforms to generate production routings (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
Experience using PDM suites (Windchill preferred) to manage production process documents
Familiarity with National Industry Standards such as ASME, ASTM, SAE standards, and MIL-STDs in regards to fabrication, assembly, and testing procedures and requirements (Ability to Reference, Interpret, and integrate into detailed work instructions)
Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic systems preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Company
V2X Inc
V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.06BKey Investors
Vertex Aerospace
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary
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Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cheatham
Corporate Vice President, Contracts and Subcontracts
Roger Mason
Chief Growth Officer
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