Manufacturing Engineer I
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Sparks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative
products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will
support engineering and production by focusing on the core
principles of manufacturability and assembly. You will assist in
reviewing product designs and developing the necessary tooling and
processes to ensure new products are launched efficiently and
existing products are produced with high quality and consistency.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides
affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated
ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST
team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense,
Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international
customers with years of experience in platform operations,
engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air,
land, sea, space and cyber. Responsibilities: Support the creation
of detailed work instructions and process documentation. Assist in
the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new
and existing products. Collaborate with design engineers to review
product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design
for Assembly (DFA) . Aid in the development and implementation of
production tooling and fixtures. Participate in troubleshooting and
resolving manufacturing issues. Contribute to continuous
improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and
quality. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in an
Engineering Discipline. 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or
process engineering. Basic proficiency with computer-aided design
(CAD) software and process documentation. Conceptual knowledge of
engineering principles and practices. Familiarity working in
multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to obtain and maintain United
States Secret Security Clearance Qualifications We Prefer:
Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing.
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Exposure to the
Aerospace and Defense industry. Familiarity in applying and
interpreting Geometric. Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per
ASME Y14.5. Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to
include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based
definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and
production processes. Familiarity with work instruction/traveler
development. Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance
generation through a Material Review Board (MRB). Experience with
new product introduction and transition to production. Exposure to
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System
(MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems. Essential
Functions: Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally. Ability to work in a
hybrid environment with occasional travel. This posting will be
open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended
based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package,
including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match
up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition
reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires
the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security
Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position
needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S.
citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The
Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD
CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects
of the security clearance eligibility process for industry
applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the
eligibility determination include, but are not limited to,
allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference,
criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn
more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed
to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for
our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid
innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative
solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.
If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments,
and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art
technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of
discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit
without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law.
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