Position Title: Lead R&D Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220Company Name: STENADescriptionLead R&D Manufacturing Engineer to join our Advanced Technology team, supporting new development projects and industrialization of new products, tooling and manufacturing processes. The role involves shop‑floor work, building hardware, operating equipment, fabricating parts, and solving practical manufacturing challenges. You will work directly with technicians, operators, and engineers to develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly processes.While experience in composite materials manufacturing is highly desirable, we welcome candidates from a broad range of manufacturing backgrounds including aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, machining, tooling, fabrication and product development.What YOU will doProduct & Manufacturing DevelopmentFabricate, assemble and evaluate prototype parts, tooling and manufacturing demonstratorsOperate and support manufacturing equipmentWork directly on the shop floor and in the lab to develop and refine manufacturing processesDesign, build and modify tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aidsTroubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issuesPerform process trials and document findings and lessons learnedDemonstrate ability to design for manufacturing and production readinessTooling & Process DevelopmentDevelop practical manufacturing solutions using available equipment, tooling and materialsFabricate or support fabrication of toolingSupport equipment set up, qualification and process validation activitiesEvaluate new manufacturing technologies for future implementationProject & Supplier ManagementCoordinate R&D builds, material ordering, trials and schedulesManage vendors, suppliers and external technology partnersSupport team initiatives and resource planningWhat YOU must bring to SucceedMinimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fieldFamiliarity with CAD software such as NX, CATIA or equivalentDemonstrated interest in hands‑on manufacturing or prototype developmentEffective communicatorDesired CharacteristicsExperience operating or supporting manufacturing equipmentExperience with machining, additive manufacturing, assembly or other relevant manufacturing processesExperience designing and building tooling, fixtures, jigs and production aidsFamiliarity with composite fabrication processesAdaptable and proactive in finding solutionsComfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environmentAt ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.Estimated salary range: $92,000 to $138,100 per year.ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start dateHealth Flexible Spending AccountsFree Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classesImmediate 401k vestingEducational AssistanceLife InsurancePaid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.We are deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued and everyone feels welcomed. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. It's through our differences that innovative changes are made.ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team.Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI285463905#J-18808-Ljbffr