Manufacturing Engineer

RSi is looking to fill a Manufacturing Engineer position to support our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). This position will support developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes/systems, equipment, and methods to increase efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. This role works closely with production/machine shop, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable process improvements. 

This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.

Summary of duties include but are not limited to: 

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Identifies opportunities to improve products or reduce costs.
• Determines root causes of failures and recommends changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
• Incorporates new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Supervises technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers.
• Troubleshoots new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Reviews product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Trains production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Designs, installs, or troubleshoots manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interface with customers/teammates at all levels.

Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications:  

• Machine Shop/Midsize manufacturing/production 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, mathematics, or similar.
• Equivalent of a BS with approximately 5 years’ experience (Engineer II)
• Equivalent of a BS with approximately 10 years' experience (Engineer III)

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications:

• Manufacturing process improvement
• Manufacturing process planning 
• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven dependability 

Work Environment: 

• Machine shop/Manufacturing Environment
• Loud/noisy environments
• Office settings

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

• Must be able to pass a MSFC physical examination for any required safety-related certifications.
• All positions supporting the METTS III contract require successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter. The need for these screenings is determined based on the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.
• Must adhere to MSFC and OSHA safety requirements, including use of appropriate PPE when necessary and follow written technical procedures.
• May require walking, bending, climbing stairs, and navigating shop/machine work areas
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds on an occasional basis

Other: Must meet eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation for government issues credentials and IT access/applicants must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements.

• You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents.
• You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to RSA and MSFC.
• Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.

RSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as such we take our responsibility as an equal employment opportunity employer seriously. As an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor committed to building an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@team-rsi.com.