Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. • CLARKSBURG, MD

8d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to work in their Clarksburg, MD Campus. This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. TDSI, headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company with over 60 years of experience serving the defense Air, Land, and Sea domains. With over 1,000 employees and four subsidiaries, TDSI provides a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities to U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces, and multinational partners. Their key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing, and missile systems. The company emphasizes that lives depend on their work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• 2 to 7 years of experience as an engineering technician.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast changing, and team-oriented environment.
• Applicant must have familiarity with electronic assemblies, and surface mount assemblies (SMT).
• HS Diploma required.
• Computer Skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; SAP a plus.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Nice To Haves

• SMTA Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturing engineering support tasks of moderate complexity with supervision and technical direction of senior Manufacturing Engineers.
• Provides technical guidance and support to production associates.
• Learn to operate and assist in programming simple production equipment or tools.
• Support fixture/tooling design activities and manage documentation.
• Perform support functions to include parts ordering, material stocking, equipment calibration, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Provides daily line setup for scheduled manufacturing runs and ensures materials set up for changeover.
• Improve existing processes and design new production processes including assembly processes, throughput, and minimizing the required operator resources.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
• Monitor processes to ensure quality and productivity goals are met.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED