Manufacturing Engineer
Leonardo DRS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: West Plains • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Provide engineering design support focused on manufacturing tooling in a heavy manufacturing environment
- Design and develop tooling such as weld fixtures, machining fixtures, assembly aids, hydraulic test fixtures, lift/handling devices (as applicable), gauges, and error-proofing solutions to support production needs
- Create and maintain tooling CAD models and drawings, including tolerances, GDandT as required, materials, finishes, and specifications
- Support fabrication and build of tooling through vendor coordination and/or internal shop support, including weldment and machined tooling components
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and tooling issues; perform root cause analysis and implement tooling improvements to reduce variation, rework, and cycle time
- Evaluate tooling concepts and recommend design approaches that meet production, quality, ergonomics, and safety requirements
- Compile and evaluate tooling design and test data; document results and incorporate lessons learned into new designs
- Develop or support tooling validation plans, including fit checks, first-article evaluations, tryouts, and acceptance testing
- Prepare and maintain tooling-related manufacturing documentation as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (tooling, manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, or related) preferred
- Proficiency with PTC Creo (e.g., parametric modeling, assemblies, detailing/drawings); experience managing models/drawings in a controlled environment preferred
- Familiarity with welding processes (MIG, TIG, etc.), heavy machining, precision hydraulic assembly, and mechanical/electromechanical assembly and test
- Experience designing tooling for manufacturing repeatability and production readiness preferred
- Only general guidance is needed on routine work; instructions on new assignments as needed
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering designtooling designCAD modelingGD&Troot cause analysistooling validationmanufacturing documentationwelding processesheavy machiningmechanical design
Soft Skills
troubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunicationvendor coordinationteam collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilityanalytical thinkingtime management