Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Position Overview:

The Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to the production of highly sophisticated assemblies for Space and Sea applications, including heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and pressurized accumulators. This role involves driving innovation, ensuring manufacturability, and applying advanced engineering solutions to support life support and thermal control systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement mechanical manufacturing methods for hardware, ensuring their readiness and alignment with production goals. 
• Author comprehensive manufacturing assembly documentation and design conceptual tooling to assist in high-quality hardware assembly used in Life support and Thermal control applications. 
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering and quality specifications.
• Lead and support failure investigations by determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and managing non-conforming hardware to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and document sequences for complex manufacturing operations, define equipment requirements, and optimize processes for assembly, disassembly, and repair to maximize efficiency and performance. 
• Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures adhere to applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and implement changes to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity using advanced knowledge of fabrication, tooling, assembly, and quality control standards.
• Prepare cost estimates, manage project schedules, and draft procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Review design drawings and concepts, addressing potential producibility concerns, and provide recommendations for using advanced technology and materials.
• Collaborate effectively within an Integrated Product Development (IPD) Team and contribute in a cross-functional team environment.
• Present technical updates to senior leadership and contribute to initiatives such as CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Process Certification, Lean Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Process Reviews.
• Promote and lead projects related to EH&S compliance and sustainability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, OR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency or familiarity with CAD modeling/design software such as Creo.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, machining, welding, and brazing processes.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and tools like Shainin Red X, DMAIC, Taguchi Design of Experiment, Ishikawa diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
• Previous experience with Life Support and/or Thermal Control hardware is highly desirable. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with team members, suppliers, and senior leadership.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000 professionals, including 600 Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115 Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80 Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.