Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer

TSC•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

FALCATA Production Division is seeking a Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer based in Huntsville, Alabama. The group develops products and services for radar, communications, sensors, antennas, and other electronics systems, serving missile, radar and sensor system, communications, control system, data acquisition, and signal processing markets. Its products range from application-specific integrated circuits to turnkey radar and communications systems, and the company provides systems engineering support including analysis, requirements generation, interface control, and test planning, execution, and data analysis. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze and optimize production processes and introduce technologies to improve efficiency and quality. The role works with diverse teams to identify bottlenecks and support the production of high-performance electronics. Responsibilities include developing assembly procedures, supporting the shop floor, preparing manufacturing plans and tooling requirements, implementing engineering changes, and coordinating changes to build processes in an electrical and mechanical manufacturing facility. The engineer will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into work instructions, apply DFM and DFA techniques, support quality and safety compliance, and mentor and train junior engineers and technicians. Candidates must meet the stated education and relevant-experience alternatives, have applicable military or DoD manufacturing experience, and be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Employment is contingent upon successful background, security, and drug screening. FALCATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-equivalent field from an ABET-accredited school and at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and at least 0 years of relevant experience.
Military or DoD manufacturing experience involving mechanical assemblies and/or circuit card assemblies and integration.
Familiarity with IPC, J-STD, MIL, and DoD standards, and in-depth knowledge of and experience with AS9100 standards and certification processes.
Experience developing and implementing new maintenance programs and creating training programs.
U.S. citizenship due to OPSEC requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance.
Experience with development programs and transition to production.
Experience applying audit standards, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to interact across organizational levels, communicate effectively, and implement agreed-upon changes, including navigating difficult situations and conversations toward productive outcomes.
Strong analytical skills in root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action determination.
Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to accurately maintain records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing assembly procedures.
Introduce and train employees on new equipment.
Assist in leading and adhering to safety, quality, cost, schedule, technical and programmatic requirements, and performance expectations.
Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards, including IPC and AS9100.
Provide shop-floor support, develop manufacturing plans and tooling requirements, implement engineering changes, and coordinate build-process changes in an electrical and mechanical manufacturing facility.
Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians.
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into work instructions that produce high-quality hardware.
Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques to new and existing products to develop optimal design and manufacturing solutions.