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Manufacturing Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Sparks, NV. Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, GD&T, Tooling, MES

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 544 live postings that list pay, out of 1716 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Nevada.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 53%
  • Automation 47%
  • Root cause 40%
  • SolidWorks 40%
  • ✓ New product launch 33%
  • OEE 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation.
  • ◆Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
  • ◆Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) .
  • ◆Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures.
  • ◆Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
  • ◆Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

You Must Have

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.
  • ✓0-2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
  • ✓Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and process documentation.
  • ✓Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • ✓Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • ✓Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions

  • ◆Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • ◆Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
  • ◆Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

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Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support engineering and production by focusing on the core principles of manufacturability and assembly. You will assist in reviewing product designs and developing the necessary tooling and processes to ensure new products are launched efficiently and existing products are produced with high quality and consistency.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

We Prefer

  • •Internship or cooperative education experience in manufacturing.
  • •Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • •Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • •Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric.
  • •Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
  • •Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.
  • •Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development.
  • •Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB).
  • •Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
  • •Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
  • •Circuit card assembly component troubleshooting, repair, or assembly
  • •Understanding of ESD prevention measures
  • •Knowledge of RF circuitry design and working principles
  • •Experience working in the electronics industry
  • •Experience building complex wiring harnesses and Soldering

Important notice

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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