Manufacturing/ Production Engineer - Senior

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Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

As a Senior Production & Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in guiding and executing production efforts from first article through full-rate manufacturing of advanced military aircraft systems. This position bridges production engineering and manufacturing engineering functions, supporting seamless integration across production, design, supply chain, quality, and sustainment operations. You'll apply industry best practices, cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies to ensure timely and efficient production delivery.

• Lead and coordinate production activities to ensure parts and content are delivered to the production floor on schedule for current and future builds.

• Support first article manufacturing, tooling, process validation, and transition to rate production.

• Serve as a subject matter expert to advise on integration of modern manufacturing practices, including:

  • Digital thread implementation

  • Determinant assembly

  • Advanced fabrication technologies

• Develop, refine, and maintain manufacturing processes and work instructions to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality.

• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new and existing components.

• Represent the program office in production, integration, and modernization efforts.

• Identify and implement lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Monitor and report production status, schedules, risks, and key performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production-related issues.

• Create, evaluate, and present technical documentation, production readiness reviews, and decision briefings.

• Advise and support the Government Program Office on all aspects of production and manufacturing performance.

• Coordinate with quality, logistics, supply chain, and planning teams to ensure production readiness and material availability.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and product lifecycle management practices - Desired
• Experience with first article builds and transition to full rate production - Highly Desired

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Clearance Requirements:

* Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

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