Permanent Position · Lead

Staff Product Engineer

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a senior individual contributor to bridge the gap between design intent and production execution. This role serves as the primary design engineering presence on the production floor, dispositioning nonconformances and resolving design questions in real time. The successful candidate will drive systemic improvements by closing the loop between production and design to ensure issues are root-caused and fixed at the source. This position requires deep technical judgment and the ability to influence both design and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Lead
Work location
Onsite
Location
United Kingdom
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
—

Required role

System Configuration SpecialistManufacturing EngineerEngineering Change Lead

Required platforms

NXFEMAPSiemens TeamcenterPLMCADFEA

Required skills

BOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)GD&TMaterial Review Board (MRB)DFM/DFAConfiguration ManagementTolerance Analysis

Required industry experience

Aerospace & DefenseAutomotiveMaritime

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary design engineering point of contact on the production floor for assigned programs
  • Represent the design authority at Material Review Board (MRB) to minimize production hold time
  • Resolve production process-blockers and design ambiguities in real time using engineering judgment
  • Provide rapid-response Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for part and sub-assembly nonconformance resolution
  • Identify and escalate systemic design issues to core teams with data-backed corrective actions
  • Support the translation of design intent into production-executable work across multiple sites
  • Own the resolution of EBOM discrepancies and provide input on PLM workflows and BOM reconciliation
  • Track and report metrics including disposition turnaround and repeat-discrepancy rates

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 4+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
  • Strong understanding of MRB processes and nonconformance management
  • Ability to interpret GD&T drawings and perform mechanical analysis (FEA, tolerance analysis)
  • Experience with configuration management and PLM tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations or production transfers