Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Chandler, Arizona operation. This role serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement, process optimization, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and operational efficiency initiatives. Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering teams, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in increasing throughput, improving quality, developing engineering talent, and supporting the continued growth of our aerospace manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers through coaching, training, and technical leadership.
• Lead and facilitate PFMEAs while coaching Engineering and Quality teams on best practices.
• Partner with Design Engineering to improve Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and support successful product introductions.
• Identify automation and advanced manufacturing opportunities that improve process capability and reduce cycle time.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing standards, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects with Production, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support engineering changes, validation activities, and production readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma and PFMEA methodologies.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives without direct supervisory authority.
• Experience collaborating with Design Engineering on DFM and process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, Visual Manufacturing or similar ERP/MES systems, and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, Automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunity,
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k),
• PTO,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Parental leave,
• Career development, and a promote-from-within culture.

Export Control: Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.