Manufacturing Engineer II

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals people with the finest technical expertise a level of passionate creativity and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our has over 400 training support experts engineers and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices complex computer-based highly interactive distributed learning products and comprehensive dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

GuidingPrinciples

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership:Each Employee-Owner takesownership at the individual level for their words actions and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same we realize success.

Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication by using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proudof what we produce.

Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made the entire team commits to it and movesforward with one voice.

Apply: Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer II coordinates with the Production Manager Production Supervisor and Production Planning team to assist in reviewing production drawings developing new production processes verifying capabilities tracking design changes and designing tooling and fixturing to support manufacturing and production requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends engineering design reviews to verify design requirements against manufacturing and production department capabilities and identify drawing information needed to manufacture parts.
• Develops material tolerance finish and inspection capabilities.
• Designs and develops tooling and fixtures needed to support the manufacturing of new designs.
• Coordinates with the engineering department to design and develop tooling and equipment required for Acceptance Test Procedures or other testing requirements for product acceptance.
• Coordinates with the design engineer to disposition non-conformance materials parts and hardware.
• Provides feedback to engineering on recurring trends/issues based on non-conformancesand changes.
• Assists manufacturing and production in dispositioning drawing redlines.
• Participates in change reviews as a member of the Change Control Board.
• Assists in modifying developing and maintaining manufacturing and production procedures.
• Enters redlines and tracks them using Bugzilla software.
• Processes engineering change notices for manufacturing and production departments.
• Assists the Production Manager in conducting process improvement analysis in the manufacturing and production department.
• Reviews .dxf and .step files for accuracy prior to issuing work orders.
• Develops work instructions to clarify work orders as required.
• Layouts and designs machine files in MasterCam Solidworks or SolidCam as required.
• Develops new manufacturing capabilities to suit new designs.
• Mentors junior engineers.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Support sourcing and outsourcing options for parts and materials.
• Attend new business proposal meetings as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Demonstrates the ability to become knowledgeable of manufacturing and production equipment and reports.
• Must be knowledgeable of government regulationsand specifications.
• Practices good business etiquette in oral and written communications.
• Must have knowledge of various fabrication and assembly including metal machining sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Knowledge of industry and military specifications for materials parts and processes preferred.
• Must have creativity innovation commitment to excellence and the ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment problem-solving skills devotion to quality and team-building skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Project preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D scanning equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering preferred or any related engineering degree or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related engineering discipline; orHigh school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related engineering discipline.