Overview
The Production Support Engineer (PSE) will support the maturation of a hardware integration program and the evolution of associated production processes through development of technical work instructions and hands-on trouble-shooting. Engineer will assist in process development, job hazard analysis, and design fixturing, jigs, and tooling; develop work instructions. The PSE will also process deviations and disposition nonconforming material, analyze processes to determine Root Causes and Corrective Actions, support other Continuous Improvement (CI) activities. Additionally, this professional may advise design engineers on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and program leadership on process capabilities and limitations, and other production-related matters. Work environment will be a hybrid between office environment and industrial manufacturing floor.
Responsibilities
Determine manufacturing operations required for production and develop or revise process work instructions. Provide direct support to the production team during mechanical assembly operations. Assess process safety and integrate risk reduction measures-including PPE-into process design. Design and develop Tooling, Fixturing, and support structures as needed to facilitate assembly operations. Support assembly team when deviations or faults are discovered.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
• 5-8 years of experience as an engineer in general industrial assembly manufacturing
• 3-5+ Years in industrial machining operations or metal fabrication operations (including forming and welding operations)
• Experience in technical writing and development of detailed work instructions for assembly and rework operations.
• Experience using ERP platforms to generate production routings (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
• Experience using 3D CAD programs (PTC Creo preferred) to create production drawings from model.
• Fundamental familiarity with national industrial standards pertaining to engineering, materials, and industrial fabrication and assembly operations. Standards should include ASME, ASTM, SAE, and ISO standards-with special emphasis on ASME Y14-series standards (including Y14.5 GD&T) and experience reading and interpreting assembly drawings.
• Experience Designing/Developing Tooling, Fixturing, Jigs, and support structures for assembly operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills (linear algebra, trigonometry)
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to pass a criminal background check and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.
Desired Experience & Skills:
• 5-10 years of experience as an engineer in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment (experience in AS9100 aerospace manufacturing a plus)
• 3-5+ Years of experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles, Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, developing Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), and Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCAs)
• Experience using PDM suites (Windchill preferred) to manage production process documents
• Familiarity with Military standards and technical specifications such as MIL-STDs, MIL-PRFs, MIL-SPECs, FED-STDs, and service specifications such as USAF TOs and NAVAIR Instructions in regards to fabrication, material properties, and testing procedures and requirements
• Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic systems preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
*Active secret clearance is preferred.
Education Requirements:
BS Required (preferred concentrations in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology)
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