Hiring: Manufacturing Design Engineer Company: Trident Location: Sterling, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:52:32 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Configuration Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •4+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years with a graduate degree (8 years of related experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree). Required Skills: •We are seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer that will work within our production team to support the build and delivery of Space Flight products for the Space Electronic Systems sector. •Provides engineering process support to the manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies for military and space applications, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators. •Conduct various data analysis for capacity, throughput, and other relevant performance indicators. •Recommend and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing techniques, and process flows to execute both production and development programs. •Interface directly with staff to ensure bench setups/layouts satisfy productivity demands, safety/ergonomics, and applicable employee suggestions. •Creates detailed work instructions from engineering drawings for technicians to assemble, test, and inspect products accurately and repeatably. •Generate, investigate, and document non-conformances as required. Recommend disposition and supply rework instructions, if necessary. •Review new designs for manufacturability. Ensure design compliance with standards and procedures to provide a consistent manufacturing process. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field OR equivalent experience/combined education. •Similar experience working under an ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality system. •Root cause and corrective action methodology knowledge and experience. •Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring schedules are defined and met. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate with varying levels of technical expertise to ensure requirements are clear and met. •Technical writing and presentation skills. •Occasionally lifting up 25lbs exertion. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time. •Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates computers and other office productivity machinery. May occasionally operate manufacturing equipment. Compensation: •$73,000 - $135,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!