Manufacturing Engineer II

As a Manufacturing Engineer II in the Defense and Aerospace industry, your primary responsibility will be to develop and improve manufacturing processes and systems to ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of defense and aerospace products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, in person and digitally, including design engineers, production personnel, and quality assurance, to optimize manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your expertise will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, reliable, and technologically advanced products for defense and aerospace applications. Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to meet product specifications and quality standards
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure producibility and manufacturability of new products
• Support factory and production operations by diagnosing, repairing, and/or engineering solutions to product errors or defects.
• Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize production flow and reduce cycle times
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and technologies, recommend suitable options, and oversee their integration into production lines
• Ensure equipment meets industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives
• Identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and quality improvement efforts
• Resolve production-related quality issues and implement preventive measures to ensure compliance with industry and customer specifications

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires 2+ years manufacturing engineering roles, preferably in the defense or aerospace industry
• Experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies, including CNC machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, and testing
• Experience with industry standards and regulations, such as AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience leading a small teams through process-improvement initiatives and the engineering, diagnosis and repair of assigned products.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and interpret complex data
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, in person and geographically distributed (Microsoft Teams).
• Attention to detail, with a focus on quality and reliability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, and solve non-linear problems

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Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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