Manufacturing Engineer III (Electrical & RF)

Canyon Aeroconnect • Prescott, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon AeroConnect stands as one of the world’s leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyon’s products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. Over the years, we’ve become known as the benchmark in aircraft tactical communication and audio equipment for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine applications. Products include digital and analog radio/audio management systems, Tac/Com, VHF/UHF radio systems, intercoms, data interface accessories, and aural warning.
Canyon's culture emphasizes ownership, and we seek dynamic thinkers to contribute to our high-tech avionics team. This onsite role in Prescott, AZ involves designing and developing new avionics equipment, including airborne radios, audio control panels, and other systems, as well as sustaining engineering of existing products.
Primary responsibilities include problem solving of assembly, test and equipment issues on aircraft radio and audio systems. The primary focus will be supporting productivity improvements in an aftermarket repair station environment. Experience required in continuous improvement (e.g. DMAIC, PDCA, Six Sigma), work instructions, service instructions, part obsolescence, tooling & fixture design, and test equipment specifications.
This role requires HIGH LEVEL knowledge and experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and multiple manufacturing systems.
The individual must be able to meet all minimum standards within 90 days.
Level III – Principal (Career Level)
KNOWLEDGE – Complete understanding and broad application of principles, concepts, practices and standards in manufacturing and process engineering. Full knowledge of industry practices. This classification level represents the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Knowledge/exposure to AS9100, FAA and ISO desired.
JOB COMPLEXITY – Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity, where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
DISCRETION/LATITTUDE - Works under only general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Establishes work prioritization and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure that objectives have been met. May assist in orienting and training lower level employees in completing work assignments.
Key Measures and Milestones:
Support OTTP, FPY and productivity improvements
Additional Key deliverables to be discussed during induction.
Direct Reports:
No direct reports

Requirements

• High Level knowledge and experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and multiple manufacturing systems.
• Experience in continuous improvement (e.g. DMAIC, PDCA, Six Sigma), work instructions, service instructions, part obsolescence, tooling & fixture design, and test equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of product, test equipment and fixture design
• Experience in fabrication and PCBA assembly, PCBA design, Component selection.
• Knowledge of J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards for soldering and assembly of through hole and surface mount.
• Knowledge and use of measurement tools
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M tolerancing standard
• Read and understand electronic schematics and PCB assembly drawings
• DMAIC, PDCA, Six Sigma knowledge applied
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of related experience.
• Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Must be able to meet all minimum standards within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• RF experience preferred.
• LabView skillset preferred.
• Experience in FAA Part 145 repair station environment is a plus
• Knowledge and use of 3D CAD software, SolidWorks, is a plus
• Knowledge/exposure to AS9100, FAA and ISO desired.
• Preferred Avionics background and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Problem solving of assembly, test and equipment issues on aircraft radio and audio systems.
• Supporting productivity improvements in an aftermarket repair station environment.
• Process improvement.
• Process development.
• Root cause analysis in factory, repair and supplier environments.
• Basic design, commission, and debug process assembly/test equipment.
• Develop, deploy and improve best practices.
• Application of structured approaches to problem solving (Ishikawa, Pareto, etc.).
• Application and use of continuous improvement tools, DMAIC, PDCA, Six Sigma in manufacturing and repair environment.
• Support of, and observation of, CAC policies and procedures related to the Quality Management System, and certifications held by CAC (e.g., AS9100C, ISO9001, etc...)
• Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnect Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and standards.
• Comply with the Canyon AeroConnect Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal