Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Worker Type Regular

Job Description

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for defining, launching, and improving manufacturing processes for Titan C-UAS electrical and mechanical products, with a strong focus on contract manufacturing (CM). This role supports the technical transfer of products to CMs, ensures robust production readiness, and drives ongoing process improvements using data and structured problem-solving. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with design engineering, supply chain, quality, and CM partners to achieve reliable, cost effective, and scalable production.

• Serve as a primary day to day technical contact for contract manufacturers producing electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Support NPI and production transfers to CMs by defining build strategy, documenting processes, and resolving technical issues during initial builds and ramp.
• Review and provide feedback on CM work instructions, assembly procedures, inspection plans, and test procedures to ensure they meet product and quality requirements.
• Monitor CM performance (yield, rework, scrap, cycle time) and support improvement actions in partnership with Supply Chain and Quality.
• Participate in CM audits, build readiness reviews, and on site troubleshooting as required.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for electrical and mechanical assemblies including PCB-based products, harnesses, machined and sheet metal parts, and system-level integrations.
• Establish and maintain standard times and sequences of operations for current and future production processes, both internal and at CMs.
• Generate and update work instructions, assembly procedures, visual aids, and other documentation to control and standardize manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and equipment layout for efficient, safe, and ergonomic operations.
• Support Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) activities with design engineering and CMs to improve build robustness, yield, and cost.

• Analyze production metrics (yield, capacity, cost, process capability) from internal builds and CMs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Help implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive reductions in cost, lead time, and variability.
• Participate in PFMEA and support DFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks and ensure adequate process controls.
• Support development of manufacturing strategies and capacity models for new and existing products, including inputs for capital and tooling needs.

• Support cost estimating and requirements definition for new tooling, fixtures, and test equipment needed to support manufacturing at CMs and internal facilities.
• Contribute to Make/Buy analysis and trade studies in collaboration with cross functional teams for key assemblies and processes.
• Provide guidance on process capabilities and equipment utilization to best align design intent and manufacturing methods.

• Provide hands‑on support to internal production and CM builds, including troubleshooting integration and assembly issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for issues related to materials, design, tooling, process, or operator error.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5–10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Test Engineering in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar high reliability industries.
• Experience supporting or managing contract manufacturers or external suppliers for electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Working knowledge of electro mechanical manufacturing, including interpretation of drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material.
• Familiarity with PCB-based…