Production Support Engineer

Arete Associates•Tucson, AZ

7h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee- owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. We are seeking a highly skilled Production Support Engineer to design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling. Develop sequences of operations for assemblies and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that impact product performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or process engineering role
Experience reading drawings and creating process flow based on a product’s drawing tree
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and process improvement methodologies
Ability to create and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials
Ability to implement hardware solutions from concept development to delivery
Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Proficient use of standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including ability to organize and efficiently process data in Excel
Occasional lifting of hardware as required
Ability to obtain security clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Designing / Analyzing / Testing electro-optical and/or LIDAR systems
Comfortable in adapting to support a wide variety of roles to support various product development and production projects
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Experience transitioning product from prototype to production
Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proficient in CAD software and ERP/MRP systems
Strong work ethic
etail oriented and organized
2+ years of experience in the defense industry
Experience with optical systems

Responsibilities

Designs custom tooling to improve the efficiency and repeatability of manufacturing procedures and works with a team to produce tooling and implement it
Works with the systems engineering team to make sure all testing requirements are met for prototype and production products
Works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to seamlessly transition new products from prototype development to full-scale production
Inspects equipment and tools to verify their efficacy and determine their preventative maintenance schedule and calibration requirements
Assists with scheduling and requesting Manufacturing Orders
Exports, processes and analyze data from ERP software tools
Creates, documents, and refines standardized work procedures for all assembly processes to ensure consistency and efficiency
Participates in assembly operations to gain familiarity with the production process, troubleshoot issues, and provide hands-on training to technicians
Ensures that all products meet company quality standards and production efficiency targets
Works cross-functionally with design, engineering, and quality teams to address production challenges and drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promotes a culture of workplace safety
Provides guidance regarding product design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Analyzes current production processes and implements strategies for continual process improvement, reducing waste and increasing efficiency using methodologies such as Lean tools and Six Sigma