Engineer Manufacturing

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and waste reduction (DOWNTIME).

Posted 4/21/2026full-timePocasset • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,147 - $123,068 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and waste reduction (DOWNTIME).
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, labor efficiency, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
Establish and maintain standardized work instructions and best practices across manufacturing operations.
Implement and track KPIs and metrics (OEE, FPY, takt time, throughput, scrap, rework) to measure performance and improvement.
Coach and mentor operators, technicians, and engineers on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical UUV subsystems.
Create and maintain process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, routings, and work instructions.
Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through full-rate production, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
Identify and implement tooling, fixturing, and automation solutions to improve consistency and productivity.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 / ISO 9001, internal quality standards, and applicable defense requirements.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, A3, DMAIC, and 5-Why methodologies.
Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve nonconformances and improve process robustness.
Maintain documentation and traceability required for defense and government contracts.
Partner with Design Engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback early in the product development lifecycle.
Work closely with Supply Chain to improve supplier quality, lead times, and cost through Lean practices.
Support production planning and operations teams to improve flow and meet program schedules.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience leading Kaizen events and data-driven improvement projects.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard manufacturing metrics.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean ManufacturingValue Stream MappingKaizen5SStandard WorkVisual ManagementContinuous ImprovementKPI trackingRoot Cause AnalysisDFM/DFA

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

AS9100ISO 9001