SAIC
SAIC

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Middletown, RI, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Science
  • Collaboration
  • Workflow
  • Scalability
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership
  • Bridging
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Systems Design
  • Design For Manufacturability
  • Design Review
  • Resource Allocation
  • Functional Testing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inspection
  • Cost-benefit Analysis
  • Budget
  • Cost Reduction
  • Process Improvement
  • Outsourcing
  • KPI
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Presentations
  • Productivity
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Process Engineering
  • Machining
  • Testing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Mentorship
  • Security Clearance
  • Assembly
  • Schematics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Test Equipment
  • Metrology
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • SolidWorks
  • Creo
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2614789

Location: Middletown, RI, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-23

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Middletown, RI to oversee the fabrication of Electro-Mechanical Systems is responsible for managing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable products. This role requires close collaboration with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, development of efficient production workflows, and management of materials, tools, and equipment. They drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability, while maintaining safety standards and aligning project timelines. Effective communication, technical expertise, and leadership are critical to successfully bridging design, production, and quality objectives in this role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and cost-effective fabrication of the electro-mechanical system.
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions that are tailored to the fabrication of electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Work closely with design engineers to ensure the manufacturability of the system (Design for Manufacturability - DFM).
  • Participate in design reviews to provide feedback on design elements that impact fabrication processes, including material selection, tolerances, and assembly layouts.
  • Communicate effectively with designers to address design changes, prototype testing, and improvements to the system.
  • Develop manufacturing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to meet production timelines while adhering to cost and quality objectives.
  • Oversee and direct the work of technicians or production personnel on the shop floor to ensure proper fabrication practices are followed.
  • Maintain documentation for all processes, including traceability for components, inspection data, and testing results.
  • Design, develop, and procure tools, jigs, and fixtures required for fabrication of the electro-mechanical system.
  • Implement inspections and functional testing processes at critical stages to verify compliance with quality specifications. Review inspection results, investigate product deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions.
  • Troubleshoot and address fabrication, assembly, and performance issues that occur during production.
  • Perform cost analysis and budgeting for materials, equipment, and labor associated with the fabrication process.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, such as process improvements, alternative materials, or outsourcing certain manufacturing steps.
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to required safety protocols and standards.
  • Analyze performance data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and lead efforts for continuous process improvement.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout the fabrication lifecycle, including engineering drawings, assembly instructions, test results, and process maps.
  • Report progress, challenges, and improvement opportunities to management through regular updates and presentations.
  • Design and arrange work cell layouts within plant facilities to ensure efficiency and productivity.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline with at least 5 years' experience or Associate degree in engineering with at least 10 years' experience in similar role in manufacturing environment building electro-mechanical systems.
  • Background in managing manufacturing process development, particularly in areas like assembly, machining, and testing of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to details with the ability to perform multiple tasks and obtain timely results.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Experienced leading and mentoring other technical professionals preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create assembly and component drawings, engineering specifications, and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to use variety of precision measuring tools, including multi meters, electrical test equipment, micrometers, calipers, and other similar metrology devices.
  • Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in tools like CAD (SolidWorks, CREO, or similar), ERP systems, and simulation software.



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  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2614789
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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