Job Description
Job ID: 114228 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Job Summary DRS NPS has an immediate need for a Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct engineering support to specialized manufacturing operations in our Goose Creek, SC location. This person is responsible for Lean manufacturing process flow, design/development of production tools, and creation of detailed work instructions. Additionally, this person would work directly with manufacturing department personnel on training and production readiness. He/she will work closely with engineering, program management, supply chain and manufacturing to achieve objectives in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Assignments can range from new product proposal support to new product DFx and introduction to sustainment and continuous improvement of existing product lines. Job Responsibilities Develop and implement Lean manufacturing process flow to support product lines in a low volume, high mix environment. Develop detailed work instructions that meet product quality, customer, and contractual requirements in a defense contract environment. Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations. Define tooling and fixturing requirements and work directly with the CAD design team to develop, manufacture, and commission in support of manufacturing operations. Development of manufacturing operations including factory layout and workflow using Lean manufacturing techniques and principles. Evaluate, recommend, and transition products from design to manufacturing to minimize production costs using Design for Manufacturing (DFx) and Lean process flow approach. Maintain and improve manufacturing process d