Mechanical Producibility Engineer I

About the Role

The Producibility and Dimensional Management (P&DM) section within the Critical Item Production Readiness (CPR) department is seeking an entry-level Producibility/Manufacturing Engineer, located onsite in Tucson AZ. This role supports the design, development, and transition-to-production of complex defense and aerospace products, ensuring designs are optimized for robust, cost-effective, and high-yield production.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering teams to ensure products meet manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements.
• Conduct producibility assessments, design reviews, and risk identification early in the product development lifecycle.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure clarity, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Perform process capability evaluations, tolerance analyses, and manufacturability trade studies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve yield, and streamline fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate tooling concepts, process flows, and work instructions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for production issues.
• Support transition-to-production activities, including pilot/scout lot builds, first article inspections, and supplier engagement.
• Maintain documentation and data within Engineering and Manufacturing systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Clearance: Secret)
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models.
• Experience applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) or Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or co-op experience supporting engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with basic manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal forming, forging, castings, and assembly.
• Exposure to GD&T concepts and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with CAD modeling tools such as Creo.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and support continuous improvement initiatives.