Manufacturing Engineer II

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative, mission‑driven aerospace solutions? As a Manufacturing Engineer II at SNC, you'll help shape how our next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A‑ISR) systems are built-supporting platforms like our digitally born, MBSE‑engineered RAPCON‑X. You will take an active role in defining and optimizing manufacturability, applying your expertise in DFM/DFA, tooling design, and process engineering to ensure ISR aircraft modifications, avionics integration, and mission‑system installations are executed with precision, efficiency, and consistency.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to influence production flow, build quality, and manufacturability across the Mission Solutions & Technologies (MST) portfolio.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

* Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation supporting the production and integration of avionics, sensors, wiring, and mission‑system hardware for Next‑Gen ISR aircraft.

* Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new A‑ISR products and modifications, ensuring designs translate smoothly into repeatable, high‑quality production.

* Collaborate with design, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure ISR components-such as sensor racks, mission equipment, harness assemblies, and structural mods-are manufacturable, certifiable, and built to the highest standards. Design and implement production tooling and fixtures that enable precise installation, alignment, and assembly of mission‑critical aircraft components.

* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues affecting aircraft modification, mission‑system integration, or avionics installation.

* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline build flow, reduce waste, and elevate production throughput for ISR aircraft programs.

* Develop and optimize production flows, workstation layouts, and material‑handling plans that support efficient aircraft modification and mission‑system integration.

* Partner closely with shop floor technicians and cross‑functional teams from concept through implementation-an expectation consistently seen in similar MEC II roles.

Qualifications You Must Have

* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.

* 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (an advanced degree may substitute for experience).

* Proficiency with CAD software and the creation of process documentation.

* Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturability, and production processes.

* Experience working on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex aerospace or mechanical assemblies.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

* Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).

* Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or rapid‑prototype tooling used in aerospace integration.

* Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, particularly in aircraft modification, avionics integration, or mission‑system production.

* Familiarity applying and interpreting GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for avionics hardware, brackets, racks, and airframe installation features.

* Knowledge of modern design and manufacturing principles including parametric modeling, model‑based definition (MBD), material selection, and process optimization.

* Experience supporting traveler development, shop floor coordination, and non‑conformance dispositions (MRB participation)-capabilities that mirror expectations from prior MEC II roles.

* Experience supporting New Product…