CoAspire · 1 day ago
Senior Industrial Manufacturing Engineer
CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. The Senior Industrial Manufacturing Engineer will be the lead authority for the company’s weapon-system production line, responsible for achieving production targets and continuously improving processes while leading a team of engineers and technicians.
Responsibilities
Working with the Senior Program Manager, establish and execute the manufacturing strategy, scheduling, staffing, and issue resolution
Lead a team of engineers, technicians and support staff through technical direction, mentorship and supporting the hiring process for additional staff
Drive and manage cycle-time reduction, labor-hour improvement, first-pass yield and recurring cost reduction targets
Own the production line layout, material flow, line balancing and other processes to ensure monthly yield goals are met
Oversee all DFM/DFA, value engineering, and cost-reduction programs across the engineering disciplines
Develop and control the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), routings, work instructions, tooling/fixture design, and ERP master data
Provide input and direction on production capital budgets, facility expansion projects, automation initiatives, and new equipment needs and qualifications
Act as a key manufacturing interface to the customer and senior leadership for all rate, cost, and technical performance reviews
Ensure full compliance with AS9100D, ITAR, DFARS, safety and other company and customer requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience in aerospace/defense hardware production; at least 5 years in formal leadership of engineering teams with 10+ people
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Proven track record of successfully leading a defense production line from LRIP through full-rate production
Experience with AS9100D audits, programmatic reviews, quality procedure development, execution and improvements
U.S. citizenship with current Secret clearance required (or the ability to receive a clearance)
Exceptional leadership presence: able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, present to senior staff and customers, and work with leadership to drive technical/trade-off decisions
Preferred
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Full benefits from day one: medical, dental and vision
401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO and Federal holidays
Company
CoAspire
CoAspire offers IT services to full-spectrum federal contracting.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-08-29
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