Manufacturing & Capital Engineer 2

Seeking a Manufacturing & Capital Engineer 2 to support, build, optimize, and sustain the production capability and operational mindset within the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) on-site in Madison, AL.  As a Manufacturing & Capital Engineer 2, you’ll support the focus on improving production processes, develop tooling using CAD software, create clear work instructions and cost-effective innovative manufacturing solutions.

Every day, you’ll work directly with management, engineering, prog./project managers and technician staff regarding manufacturing capabilities to develop clear and efficient workflows that convert engineering designs into delivered products.  

The Manufacturing & Capital Engineer 2 will govern changes to manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and documentation to maintain process stability and configuration control.

This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through manufacturing engineering expertise, equipment and operational process development.  This role will plan, lead, and execute installation, commissioning, validation, and relocation of manufacturing equipment to support production capacity, operational efficiency, and business growth.  Coordinating equipment moves and new equipment deployments, including logistics, facility modifications, utilities integration, contractor management, and startup activities.

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Must pass a National Background Check.

We're seeking the following in a Manufacturing Engineer 2:


* Proven track record in manufacturing environment


* Proven experience in Equipment Lifecycle Management, Installation & Reliability


* Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience and practice


* Identify manufacturing production cell / plant layout opportunities to determine the optimal layouts and streamline assembly operations to reduce inefficiencies in labor and rework


* Experience evaluating manufacturing constraints, capacity, and required resources across the production environment


* Provide redline support to engineering drawings to resolve manufacturing discrepancies


* Experience in providing design and manufacturing guidance for job aids, weld jigs, alignment jigs, fixtures, and tooling that improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency


* Identify and resolve manufacturability issues arising on the shop floor, collaborating with Operations and Design Engineering to develop robust solutions


* Ability to own and govern the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) and/or Bill of Process throughout the entire product lifecycle


* Experience identifying and implementing operational metrics and  concepts to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS)


* Ability to develop concept of operations (CONOPs) that define the build sequence, workflow, and optimiz...