Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years; alternatively, 10+ years of related experience without a degree.
Preferred degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
Experience with logistics, production process flows, and factory floor layout.
Understanding of DoD development and program lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve manufacturing production issues with corrective actions.
Provide technical expertise and support for manufacturing processes.
Implement new methods to enhance operational efficiency.
Train production staff on new and existing processes.
Design equipment and workspace layouts for optimal efficiency.
Ensure compliance with organizational goals for yield and process capability.
Participate in Failure Review Board investigations and collaborate on manufacturing improvements.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
Supportive culture emphasizing safety and compliance.
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration for enhanced manufacturing plans.
Full Job Description
Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering
Job Code: 44818
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Details:
The Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for technical and administrative support of multiple Manufacturing and Test groups (Antenna, Radio Frequency Equipment, Small Modem, and Commercial Products teams) within Operations. Direct responsibilities include providing engineering support of these products from conceptual development and prototyping through initial and full rate production, product phase-out and Maintenance, Repair, and Overall (MRO). This includes design reviews and approvals, engineering change approvals, master manufacturing process creation and maintenance, continuous improvement activities, requirements analysis/management, task planning, technical project management assistance (including reviews, reporting, and other documentation), build support, test support, and root cause/corrective action.
Essential Functions:
Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes
Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Train production personnel in new or existing operations
Design layout of equipment and workspaces
Prepare reports summarizing information/trends related to manufacturing performance
Insure performance against organizational goals for yield and process capability
Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations
Partners with other organizations to create and execute improved manufacturing plans which drive measurable improvements to the portion of the Company's AOP that falls within this role's span of control.
Support a culture of continuous improvement, "Right the First Time", Safety First, audit ready, and Policy & Security compliance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering preferred
Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong technical, analytical, and critical thinking / reasoning skills.
Experience with logistics/production process flows/factory floor layout
Understanding of all aspects of DoD development and program lifecycle: Design, Implementation, Verification, Production and Sustainment
