Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 114231

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)
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $101,098/year - $144,569/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S. Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: - Integrity - Agility - Excellence - Customer Focus - Community & Respect - Innovation We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC