Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Deltek Costpoint, specifically MBOM development/management and MRP enablement/implementation. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen manufacturing execution, improve material planning accuracy, and scale operations while supporting core manufacturing engineering responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Costpoint, MBOM, and MRP Leadership

• Serve as the manufacturing engineering lead for Costpoint MBOM structure development, governance, and ongoing maintenance
• Lead or co-lead MRP enablement/implementation activities, including process design, master data readiness, and go-live stabilization
• Define and enforce MBOM configuration standards (assemblies, phantoms, alternates, effectivity, make/buy, units of measure, lead times)
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Programs, and Finance to improve MRP planning accuracy (demand, supply signals, safety stock, reorder policies)
• Troubleshoot MRP outcomes (exception messages, shortages, invalid supplies/demands) and drive root-cause corrective actions
• Support Costpoint data integrity for manufacturing: routings, work centers, run/setup times, scrap factors, yield, and lead times
• Develop training and SOPs for MBOM/MRP-related processes; coach users and stakeholders across functions

Manufacturing Engineering (Core)

• Develop/optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products (assembly, test, integration)
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing plans, routers, and standard work
• Lead process improvement initiatives (yield, takt time, throughput, ergonomics, quality escapes)
• Support production with dispositioning, problem solving, and corrective actions
• Own tooling/fixture requirements and validation; ensure readiness for production scaling
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on FAI, control plans, and process capability improvements
• Support DFM/DFA feedback to Engineering and participate in product change control (ECO/ECR)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment (aerospace/defense, complex electromechanical, or regulated manufacturing preferred)
• Significant Deltek Costpoint experience supporting manufacturing operations (not just user-level familiarity)
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining MBOMs in Costpoint and improving MBOM governance and accuracy
• Proven experience leading or materially contributing to MRP implementation / enablement / stabilization efforts
• Strong understanding of MRP fundamentals (lead times, lot sizing, safety stock, demand/supply netting, planning calendars)
• Experience with routings, work centers, and labor standards; ability to translate shop floor reality into system data
• Excellent cross-functional leadership skills and ability to drive alignment between Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production
• Strong documentation skills (SOPs, work instructions, training materials)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Costpoint configuration or enhancement projects, including integration points (PLM/ERP, MES, purchasing, inventory)
• Familiarity with engineering BOM to MBOM transformation processes and change control governance
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure (Green Belt or equivalent)
• Experience scaling operations (new facility/start-up line, capacity expansion, new product introduction)
• Ability to perform data analysis (Excel power user; ERP reporting; SQL a plus)

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Requires active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain within reasonable time.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $101,098/year - $144,569/year
• Eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
• Benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance coverage
• Additional benefits: company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, legal insurance, wellness programs, flexible work schedules with 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, community service hours

Company Values

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

Leonardo DRS is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type.