Production & Manufacturing Engineer

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

CFD Research is an ISO
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AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc
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CFD Research Corporation is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to support the development, production, and fielding of next-generation U.S. Army Launched Effects (LE) systems. In this role, you will work alongside government and industry leaders to help deliver cutting-edge uncrewed systems that enhance battlefield lethality, survivability, and situational awareness.

Supporting the Army's Launched Effects Product Office, you will play a critical role in transitioning advanced technologies from prototype development to operational capability. This position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategies, production readiness, quality assurance, and system integration for some of the Army's most innovative aviation and autonomous systems programs.

This opportunity may support multiple hirings including early career, mid-career, and senior engineers.

The Production Engineer will serve as a key member of an integrated engineering team responsible for supporting all phases of production, from prototype builds and developmental testing through low-rate and full-rate production. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production engineering, quality systems, and configuration management for complex aerospace, defense, or uncrewed systems.

This role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders, systems engineers, quality assurance personnel, suppliers, and production contractors to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and efficient delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Successful candidates will be self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable balancing technical, manufacturing, and programmatic challenges.

• Support manufacturing processes, including government oversight of work instructions, tooling plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Investigate production issues, conduct root analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Optimize designs for efficient and cost-effective production using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Develop, execute, and assess production verification and acceptance testing activities to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure component quality and adherence to technical specifications. Contribute to Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and supplier audits.
• Maintain configuration control of production documentation and engineering changes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce production risk, improve quality, lower cost, and increase manufacturing throughput.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including manufacturing plans, test reports, engineering change orders, and production metrics.
• Support prototype fabrication, integration, and testing activities to mature designs and validate manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial &…