Manufacturing Engineer - Stellant Systems

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Internal Job Title: Lead, Manufacturing Engineer 

Job Location: Melville, NY

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Serve as liaison between the creative engineering professionals and the functional manufacturing organizations. Will work in the conception, design, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes.

• Use creativity to work within an innovative experienced team of manufacturing and engineering professionals to determine, revise and review economic methods, operation sequences and tooling
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment suppliers; soliciting observations from operators
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout
• Engage in a wide degree of decision making while analyzing new design layouts for cost reductions, maximum workflow and efficiency
• Develop vital assembly guides, operational manuals and illustrations for manufacturing processes utilizing computer aided design and manufacturing software applications in the effective execution of this activity. Create ECNs when necessary to improve/correct documents/products and processes
• Support team of industry leading Engineers and Designers with valuable guidance in product operations
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Teaming in meaningful cost studies, equipment recommendations and make/buy decisions
  
• Create positive impacts to the organization by using problem solving skills to review in process documentation for errors and inconsistency improving efficiency and output
• Participate and learn in remarkable brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to increase productivity and decrease cost

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 7 - 10 years’ experience required
• Problem solver familiar with root cause analysis and project management
• RF & microwave frequency products, subassemblies, modules, PC boards and wire bonding
• Experience in working with chip and wire processes preferred
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing methods in test, assembly and fabrication required
• Interpersonal communication skills using professional and courteous conduct
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).