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Manufacturing / Production Engineer - Senior Job in Dayton, Ohio US

Manufacturing / Production Engineer - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - Dayton, OH

Posted: 9/29/2025 - Expires: 12/28/2025

Job ID: 292628593

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Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Manufacturing / Production - Senior at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

As aSenior Production & Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in guiding and executing production efforts from first article through full-rate manufacturing of advanced military aircraft systems. This position bridges production engineering and manufacturing engineering functions, supporting seamless integration across production, design, supply chain, quality, and sustainment operations. You'll apply industry best practices, cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies to ensure timely and efficient production delivery.

Lead and coordinate production activities to ensure parts and content are delivered to the production floor on schedule for current and future builds.
Support first article manufacturing, tooling, process validation, and transition to rate production.
Serve as a subject matter expert to advise on integration of modern manufacturing practices, including:
Digital thread implementation
Determinant assembly
Advanced fabrication technologies
Develop, refine, and maintain manufacturing processes and work instructions to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new and existing components.
Represent the program office in production, integration, and modernization efforts.
Identify and implement lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
Monitor and report production status, schedules, risks, and key performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production-related issues.
Create, evaluate, and present technical documentation, production readiness reviews, and decision briefings.
Advise and support the Government Program Office on all aspects of production and manufacturing performance.
Coordinate with quality, logistics, supply chain, and planning teams to ensure production readiness and material availability.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, preferably in aerospace or defense.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and product lifecycle management practices - Desired
Experience with first article builds and transition to full rate production - Highly Desired

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

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Interesting Work:



Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.





Values:



Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.





100% Employee Owned:



We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.





Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:






Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually

Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)

Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account

Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement

Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan





Track Record of Success:



We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.



Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance


MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.


For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com




MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
85019479
Salary
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 5