Production Support Engineer

R2S•Camden, AR

7d•Remote

About The Position

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performing Production Support Engineer to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on production of Iron Dome/SkyHunter major end items to fulfill requirements of identified worldwide customers. Here at R2S, our character-driven values of honor, collaboration, and trust with our commitment to mission form a high calling for those drawn to serving an undertaking beyond self. Witnessing our products actively saving lives both inspires and humbles us. If you are similarly drawn to apply your skills, talents and abilities to a noble mission, you’ll likely discover that you too, belong here. The selected candidate will be responsible for production execution duties for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical subassemblies for the Iron Dome system (All Up Round (AUR), Canister, Circuit Card Assemblies, Motors, Rocket Motors, Warheads, other machined parts). The Production Support Engineer serves as a technical liaison between the supplier, customer, and R2S Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs a U.S. Security Clearance (SECRET or higher).

Requirements

B.S. with a major in Mechanical Engineering or other related field
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, primarily in the aerospace/defense industry
Experience with manufacturing/producibility
Experience creating and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key leadership teams and stakeholders
Strong knowledge of configuration management principles
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Advanced problem-solving experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance
5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace/defense industry
Experience working directly with international partners on aerospace and defense products
Knowledge of CCA manufacturing techniques and electrical systems test
Broad producibility knowledge spanning machining, mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, mix/cast energetics
Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience working with classified information in a closed area
Experience in manufacturing and assembling on a "build to print" basis
Manufacturing engineering experience (manufacturing planning, lean manufacturing, etc)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management

Responsibilities

Leading technical efforts in the transfer of production knowledge to new suppliers
Travelling to suppliers’ production sites to assess manufacturing planning, tooling, process flows, inventory management, facilities and factory layouts of suppliers and the company's own production site
Preparing Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the release process through the program’s Configuration Control Board
Evaluating customer Engineering Change Notices for impact to cost and execution and implementing into existing TDPs
Communicating technical risks from supplier Change Requests and Nonconformance Reports with R2S and customer Quality teams
Supporting Quality in review of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
Briefing leadership on supplier/program status and justifying requests for technical changes
Creating technical presentations for communicating production issues with a foreign customer’s Engineering team
Supporting daily peer reviews of team members work
Assist in developing standard engineering processes and implementation in business systems.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.