global defense tech company
Matern Staffing is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical for a global defense technology company in Stafford, VA. As a Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical, you’ll use your electrical engineering background to support New Product Introduction (NPI), refine production workflows, and guide cross-functional teams through technical challenges.
In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between electrical design and production to ensure manufacturing processes for electrical and electro-mechanical systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with product requirements.
This is a direct hire role requiring applicants to live within a 30-minute commute of the Stafford office.
U.S. citizenship and international travel availability are required per client contract obligations.
Salary:
$105,000-$115,000/yr
Schedule:
TBD
What You’ll Do:
New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
- Collaborate with R&D, electrical design, and supply chain teams to transition products from development to production
- Develop and validate manufacturing and electrical test processes for new products, including test stations, fixtures, and assembly methods
- Participate in design reviews for electronic systems
Technical Data Package (TDP) Support
- Interpret and clarify electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and specifications for internal teams and suppliers
- Ensure all electrical documentation is complete, accurate, and production-ready
Process Engineering
- Define, develop and optimize electrical assembly and test processes for PCBAs electro-mechanical systems
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical production issues
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with electical engineering, procurement, quality, and supplier engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements
- Support supplier onboarding and qualification for electrical and PCBA components
- Collaborate with design and R&D teams to ensure the manufacture of new products
What You’ll Need:
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to travel internationally are required due to client contract requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), or Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical experience
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in electronics, PCBAs, or electro-mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of NPI processes, DFM and DFT principles
- Proficiency interpreting schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
- Proficiency in CAD and ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) and manufacturing systems (e.g., PDM/PLM tools such as Autodesk Vault, SolidyWorks PDM)
- Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing best practices
- Hands-on experience with assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with soldering, rework, electronics troubleshooting
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations and compliance testing
- Lean Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement training
About Our Client:
This global defense technology company designs and produces advanced systems that operate across air, land, and sea, delivering precision, adaptability, and mission-ready capabilities. With U.S.-based production facilities and close collaboration with defense partners, the company provides reliable, field-proven solutions that support critical operations and strengthen the industrial base.
About Matern Staffing:
For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.