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Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Marketplace Operations

M.C. Dean
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Aug 21, 2025
Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer to take ownership of a manufacturing materials marketplace supporting production and field operations. This role focuses on streamlining material flow using 2-bin Kanban, part-level planning, kitting, and inventory control, while supporting procurement coordination. It is ideal for someone eager to apply lean principles in a real-world environment and grow their career in supply chain or manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Marketplace Operations Manage day-to-day operations of an internal manufacturing marketplace supplying kits, parts, and materials to production teams. Ensure high service levels, short lead times, and responsiveness to evolving demands. Implement lean workflows and visual controls to improve throughput and accountability. Optimize tugger system to service multi building campus. Oversee an expected team of 12 route operators and market attendants. Kitting and Fulfillment Design and manage kitting operations to support build, installation, and service teams. Maintain kit BOMs, standardize labeling/packaging, and ensure kit accuracy. Continuously improve kitting layout and processes for efficiency and ergonomics. 2-Bin Kanban Systems Implement and sustain 2-bin replenishment systems for high-use components and consumables. Maintain accurate replenishment triggers, monitor usage trends, and reduce stockouts. Part-Level Planning Develop and maintain planning tools at the component level based on usage, forecast, and production requirements. Maintain a PFEP for the MMC campus Collaborate with planners and engineers to align supply to build schedules. Procurement & Inventory Support Assist procurement by raising part requisitions and coordinating with vendors. Support receiving, stocking, and issuing processes. Perform root cause analysis on shortages and inventory errors. Success Metrics Reduction in material shortages and kit errors Bin system stockout rate On-time kit readiness Inventory accuracy improvement Lead time reduction for internal orders Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field. Experience 1+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, operations, or supply chain role. Internship or co-op experience in a lean manufacturing environment is a plus. Technical Skills Familiarity with Kanban, lean materials flow, and kitting systems. Proficiency with Excel, ERP systems, and inventory tools. Exposure to barcode scanning, WMS, or warehouse layout design is beneficial. Soft Skills Strong communicator with a bias for action and attention to detail. Comfortable working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams. Hands-on, organized, and adaptable. Growth Opportunities This position is an ideal launchpad for career advancement into: Manufacturing Engineering Materials or Inventory Planning Supply Chain or Operations Management Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.