Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Skillbridge - Chantilly, VA

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Skillbridge
• Chantilly, VA Mercury Systems paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Virginia, Chantilly 3680 Centerview Drive (Show on map) May 05, 2026 Back Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Skillbridge #26-345 Chantilly, Virginia, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description This position is reserved for Active Military Personnel looking for internships through the DoD SkillBridge program.

If you are not currently serving, please see our website for other opportunities not marked DoD SkillBridge. Mercury is proud to offer this opportunity to active US military service members as a SkillBridge internship position. Mercury is a DOD Contract manufacturer providing state of the art technology to support those who defend our country every day. To further this partnership, Mercury is proud to offer career opportunities to those who have served our country. Mercury is an approved company for the SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. This program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Mercury SkillBridge is open to all ranks and experience levels provided they meet the minimum requirements for the position listed below. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Mercury, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members. For full SkillBridge eligibility please visit the SkillBridge website at https://skillbridge.osd.mil/faq.htm Mercury's Manufacturing Engineering team in Chantilly has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering manager who thrives in taking on new challenges, influencing and shaping a team and the product roadmap. As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be managing an engaging team of 5-7 manufacturing engineers, implementing processes and procedures and collaborating to deliver leading edge electronics that are game-changing and impactful to our nation's defense. Mercury sits at the intersection of high-tech and defense

• we are focused on accelerating innovations that matter to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors.

We leverage our longstanding strategic partnerships to access the latest in commercial technologies to design, manufacture, test, and deliver rugged microelectronics that operate in the harshest environments, with extreme reliability and maintainability.

Job Responsibility:

Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team's day-to-day work, ensuring successful execution of mfg efforts and responsibilities on products and programs Identify, maintain, and grow technical expertise within the group and provide technical guidance to the manufacturing team. Execute strategic initiatives and assigns responsibilities with the group to achieve business goals set by the business leadership and Annual Operating Plan. Work with direct reports to identify strengths and development needs and grow their talents and skillsets through cross-trainings, mentorship, and on-going career development discussions. Attract and retain talents that contribute to the growth and revenue of Mercury. Hold self and team members accountable for their work output quality and for achieving on-time delivery of project milestones. Align and motivate team around Mercury purpose, culture, and values, and drive clarity and understanding of project priorities, business goals and processes, roles and responsibilities. Build open, trusting, and respectful relationships across the engineering teams. Work closely with the Chief Engineer, Operations, Program Management, and Technical Project Managers to ensure OTD and quality on new product developments and production revenue. Address issues and challenges directly by making rapid course corrections and driving necessary changes to achieve business objectives. Establish professional and respectful collaborations with the rest of the functional groups and teams across Mercury. Manage relationships with current vendors and subcontractors to ensure they remain on budget and provide quality on-time results, and work to identify other vendors and subcontractors as necessary to provide the best solutions for our products.

Required Qualifications:

Must meet all DoW requirements for SkillBridge eligibility Experience with process improvements and root cause analysis, such as 5 Whys and 8D Experience supporting proposal development for DoD contracts Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing processes BS or MS in relevant field Ability to obtain a

DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications:

Leading a manufacturing engineering team Experience working within Oracle, DigiThread, Agile PDM, SharePoint, Jira, and/or FactoryLogix Experience working with OpenVPX Server assembly, any server rack assembly processes "This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government." Pay Grade Range SkillBridge is an unpaid internship program for active military service members with less than 180 days left of active service. No salary will be paid for this opportunity by Mercury Systems. Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• prior work experience;
• education, training, skills and certifications;
• internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• geographic location; and
• alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
• bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
• health, life and disability insurance;
• company-paid holidays and time off;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• tuition reimbursement; and
• access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance. (978) 256-1300 Click here read about our recent press release.