Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Trexon•Chandler, AZ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, and advancement within our dynamic organization. As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will tackle a diverse array of complex and detail orientated tasks and projects that support our staff/company. The successful candidate should possess strong attention to detail, a “Do it Right the First Time” mentality, and the willingness to learn new processes. They will foster a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to assess and enhance existing processes. Weekly Schedule : Full Time, 9/80 Schedule Week One: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:00pm (overtime as required) Week Two: Monday - Thursday 6:00am-4:00pm (overtime as required) Pay: DOE The Senior Manufacturing Technician provides leadership and advanced technical support within the manufacturing environment, including mentoring junior technicians and supporting assemblers. This role demonstrates deep expertise in the build-to-print fabrication and assembly of mission-critical aerospace and defense products.The senior technician converts customer technical data packages (TDPs) into precise, production-ready documentation for RF, fiber optic, and complex electrical assemblies. This individual takes a lead role in resolving manufacturability issues, launching new builds, and driving process improvements across teams. Working closely with engineering, quality, and production teams, the senior technician ensures smooth design transitions, addresses manufacturability concerns, supports new build releases, and drives continuous improvement to maintain Qualastat’s standards for precision, consistency, and compliance.Success in this role requires hands-on technical strength, a proactive mindset, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to guide others in a high-urgency, high-reliability environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 5 years of related experience (preferred, not required)
5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment (preferred, not required).
Complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)
Military and aerospace product standards and compliance requirements
Schematic interpretation, wire sizing, connector selection, overmolding, and potting techniques
Root cause analysis and RCCA methodologies
Mechanical aptitude
Proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.)
Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
Comfort with change orders, revision control, and configuration management systems
Advanced soldering and hand assembly (including fine-pitch components)
Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced technicians
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and change management workflows
Must be a U.S. person or able to comply with ITAR regulations, as required for work on defense-related program

Nice To Haves

Build-to-print manufacturing experience preferred.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)

Responsibilities

Create and revise manufacturing travelers, visual work instructions, and process documentation from customer-provided TDPs
Engage in internal training efforts to improve technicians and assemblers’ understanding of documentation and build expectations
Create or procure assembly aids as needed for production
Lead coordination between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturability and design issues
Develop and revise detailed manufacturing travelers, work instructions, and build documentation based on customer TDPs
Set up and oversee the use of test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and visual aids, and provide training to others.
Provide on-the-floor support and troubleshooting during first article, prototype, and legacy builds
Mentor and train technicians and assemblers to ensure clear understanding of documentation and build expectations
Lead or support RCCA activities related to internal quality issues or customer returns (RMAs), and report findings to the Engineering Manager
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives through process audits and collaboration
Interface with vendors or customers, as needed, to resolve documentation or build-related issues
Participate in ad-hoc engineering and production-related projects
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.