Production Support Engineer

Flex • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Production Support Engineer in Columbia, SC, to provide hands-on engineering support for the production and design of critical power equipment such as LV switchgear, PDU, RPP, and Databar. This role is crucial for resolving build issues, enhancing product designs, and ensuring accurate, manufacturable engineering outputs. The primary focus is on mechanical design and production support, requiring strong collaboration with electrical and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in design engineering or production support.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar) and 2D drawings.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments (issue resolution, root cause analysis).
• Strong understanding of sheet metal design, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Electro-mechanical system experience (integration of mechanical and electrical components).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to critical power equipment (switchgear, PDU, RPP, etc.).
• Familiarity with ECN/ECO processes and PDM systems.
• Knowledge of UL requirements, thermal considerations, and enclosure design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Approve mechanical drawings and design updates within delegated authority.
• Initiate ECRs/ECOs and define corrective actions for design-related issues.
• Specify materials, finishes, hardware, and critical tolerances for mechanical components.
• Serve as primary engineering support for manufacturing issues (fit, form, function, BOM, drawing discrepancies).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring build issues.
• Drive timely resolution of shop floor escalations to maintain production schedules.
• Create and update 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ensure designs meet DFM/DFS principles, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Review and validate designs for manufacturability, tolerances, and integration with electrical systems.
• Initiate and implement ECRs/ECOs with clear documentation and traceability.
• Ensure all design outputs, BOMs, and related documentation remain aligned and controlled.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering change processes.
• Partner with electrical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve designs.
• Participate in design reviews and production readiness reviews.
• Support vendor and supplier interactions for component design and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Contribute to design libraries, best practices, and reusable solutions.
• Support value engineering and product lifecycle improvements.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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