Manufacturing Engineer II

About Our Mission Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics

About Our Mission Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units:
Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics
1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

The Manufacturing Engineer II role focuses on improving manufacturing processes through optimized methods, data-driven analysis, and Lean Six Sigma tools. Responsibilities include implementing production changes, evaluating metrics, investigating new technologies, developing tooling and documentation, and supporting technicians with troubleshooting and training. The position also collaborates on design for manufacturability, ensures thorough test plans, supports non‑conformance and qualification activities, and works closely with Supplier Quality to address supply chain issues.

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality standards, Lean Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies.
• Participate in higher level discussions regarding business
• Managing, evaluating, and reporting production metrics to drive process change
  • Cost analysis
  • First pass yield
  • Failure modes and solutions
• Investigate new technology/methodology that may reduce touch time, cycle time, or yield loss
• Implement production changes and utilize:
  • DOE
  • Data analysis
  • ROI analysis
  • Historical design information
  • Report results for appropriate parties
• Assist in developing Opto-mechanical tooling, fixtures, test stations and test software
• Familiarity with coding (simple database structure, runtime scripts, controls, GUI creation)
• Develops and implements manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, routers, and bills of materials
• Manage troubleshooting efforts and provide technical support to technicians
• Works with designers to recommend changes for manufacturability
  • DFM-design for manufacturability
• Works closely with Engineering, Programs, and customers to ensure that test plans and procedures cover all requirements and functions of the product
• Training of technicians to perform manufacturing processes
  • Oversee technician-production training as required
• Supports all non-conformance activities, from supplying the proper data to engineers, drafting and implementing rework procedures, to direct disposition of parts when appropriate
• Assists Quality Engineering and Design Engineering with product design, product qualifications and environmental testing requirements
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to mitigate supply chain issues and the impact on production…