Manufacturing Engineering II - Design for Excellence

Manufacturing Engineer II – Design for Excellence (Naval Valve Systems)ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREBUSINESS: Leslie Controls, IncLOCATION: Tampa, FLDIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Process Engineering ManagerDepartment Mission StatementThe mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to establish manufacturing control through process development, creation of standard work, and cross functional collaboration to guarantee process safety and quality while supporting improved delivery through efficiency.POSITION DETAILSPosition SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer II serves as the technical liaison between product design and manufacturing to ensure we deliver manufacturable valve designs for U.S. Navy applications. You will work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, assembly, and quality to drive robust producible designs and continuous improvement. This role requires experience in both mechanical design and manufacturing within a regulated production environment.Principal ActivitiesLead DFM/DFA reviews for new and existing products to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost optimizationCollaborate with product design engineers early in the development cycle to influence architecture, materials, tolerances, and processesDevelop and enforce manufacturing design standards, best practices, and design guidelinesPartner with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to select appropriate manufacturing processes (machining, casting, molding, stamping, additive, etc.)Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through FMEA, tolerance analysis, and process capability studiesDrive cost-reduction initiatives through design simplification, part count reduction, and alternative materials or processesSupport prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up; resolve DFM-related issues quickly and effectivelyAnalyze quality and production data to improve yield, reliability, and throughputMentor junior engineers on DFM principles and manufacturing fundamentalsSupport supplier engagement, technical reviews, and manufacturability assessmentsDefine, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing EngineersEnsure compliance with applicable military, naval, and industry standards (e.g., NAVSEA requirements, MIL-STD, ASME, ASTM)Support configuration management, engineering change control (ECR/ECO), and technical data package (TDP) integrityParticipate in customer reviews, audits, and technical interchange meetings as requiredMaintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associationsTravel as needed, anticipated as less than 10% of working timeProvide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repairParticipate in or lead continuous improvement projects that support the Lean Manufacturing methodology such as SMED and Kaizen eventsTakes initiative to solve complex engineering problems and coordinate with other functional areas as neededProduce comprehensive and complete engineering technical documentationDemonstrate effective communication (teleconference, email, and in-person) through interaction with customers (internal and external) regarding technical subject matter.Lead continuous improvement activitiesProvide technical guidance to small engineering project teamsComply with all company policies/proceduresComply with all military and contractual requirementsAll other duties as assignedCandidate RequirementsKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesResults oriented, with sound judgmentExcellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skillsExcellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skillsExcellent Interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a cross-function teamAbility to perform in an ambiguous environmentAbility to balance cost, quality, performance, and scheduleSystem-Level thinkingDetail-oriented with a bias toward executionGood understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerancing, and GD&TMachining background in the production of close tolerance highly precision products involving various types of metalsMetal processing background, i.e., Heat Treating, Surface Finishing, Forging, Casting, etc.Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications Identifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerDevelop alternative solutionsWorks well in group problem solving situationsPresents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attentionExhibits sound and accurate judgmentPresents numerical data effectivelyDemonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and toolsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)2+ years of experience in DFM, manufacturing engineering, or product development in a production environment.Experience designing and supporting production of valve systems or similar pressure-containing mechanical assembliesDemonstrated experience working in a non-union manufacturing environmentSolid understanding of machining, welding, casting, forging, assembly, and inspection processesProficiency in engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysisExperience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar)Familiarity with formal quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent defense standards)OtherUS. 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