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CoAspire · 1 day ago

Senior Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of Things

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Matt Fisher

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

Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringAerospace/Defense ExperienceAS9100D ComplianceLeadership ExperienceTechnical DirectionCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

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