Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions LLC•Orlando, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Laser Systems Technology (ALST), located in Orlando, Florida, is part of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS), headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire. ALST designs and develops electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications, including laser range finders and laser designators. The company describes itself as an established leader in this field and offers an alternative work schedule and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. The Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer makes recommendations for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes supporting the production, integration, testing, and qualification of laser rangefinder and related electro-optical systems. The role provides technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introduction, production readiness, manufacturing execution, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. It includes developing manufacturing documentation; supporting precision mechanical assembly, optical alignment, and electronics integration; and implementing tooling and process improvements to promote quality, repeatability, and production efficiency. The engineer may also support process development, complex root-cause investigations, production transitions, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and technician mentorship. The position works on problems of moderate scope, applying judgment within defined procedures and practices and contributing to analysis and investigation. It generally receives little instruction for day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments. It builds internal and external working relationships, collaborates to resolve shared problems, provides standard professional advice, and prepares initial reports and analyses for review by experienced professionals.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR due to government contract requirements.
Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
Ability to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to support customer and program requirements.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Demonstrated ability to independently support production processes, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement process improvements.
Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing process development, complex troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and production improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-reliability industry.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting laser, optical, or electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, investigate nonconformances, improve production yields, and support customer and government acceptance requirements.
Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize manufacturing processes and work instructions for laser rangefinder and electro-optical assemblies, including mechanical, electrical, and optical integration.
Provide hands-on technical support to production personnel during assembly, optical alignment, integration, and testing.
Investigate manufacturing issues, nonconformances, test failures, and production yield losses; support root-cause analysis and corrective actions through MRB and FRACAS processes.
Develop and implement manufacturing tooling, fixtures, alignment aids, and test support equipment to improve production efficiency and repeatability.
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and implement DFM improvements and support new product introduction and production transitions.
Support manufacturing readiness, qualification testing, and customer- or government-witnessed acceptance testing.
Analyze production metrics and implement continuous-improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, cycle time, cost, and throughput.
Support the development of standardized manufacturing processes and best practices.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and production personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.