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Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
$40-52
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Manassas
Nov 12, 2025
Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift Location: Manassas, VA Job ID: #71623 Pay Range: $40-52 12 months This is for Second Shift. 4/10 or 5/40 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at a leading defense contractor. The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts, with a focus on high-volume, low-mix manufacturing environments. Experience with robotics and automation is highly desired, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling Design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout Design sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment, and other functions that affect product performance Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, and implement robotic automation solutions as needed Program and integrate industrial robots (such as Fanuc and Epson) with existing manufacturing systems, utilizing PLC programming expertise Optimize and maintain automated production lines to ensure maximum uptime and throughput, while maintaining high-quality standards Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on high-volume, low-mix manufacturing environments Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies Experience with machine design, equipment installation, and material handling Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Desired Skills: Experience with robotics and automation, including programming and integration of industrial robots PLC programming expertise Knowledge of statistical process control and lean manufacturing principles Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Statistical Process Control (SPC) Work Environment: The successful candidate will join a high-performing team with a great culture of collaboration and a "can-do" attitude The work environment is fast-paced, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a timely manner The team is led by an experienced manager who expects a high level of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Equipment uptime and availability Increase in throughput and productivity, while maintaining high-quality standards Successful implementation of process improvements, with a focus on lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.