Manufacturing Engineer - Radar Systems

Responsibilities:

• Production Floor Support
• Provide direct floor support to radar assembly, integration, and test operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and RF integration issues in real time.
• Drive containment and corrective actions for build escapes and test failures.
• Disposition nonconformances in partnership with Quality, Design, and Mission Engineering.
• Support rework development and repair processes.
• Yield & Performance Improvement
• Analyze RF test yield, environmental test results, and integration failure trends.
• Identify recurring defects and systemic process weaknesses.
• Lead root cause investigations (8D, RCCA).
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive measurable improvements in:
• First-pass yield
• Cycle time
• Rework rates
• Throughput
• Process Development & Optimization
• Develop and refine:
• Work instructions
• Assembly process flows
• Integration sequences
• Standard Work
• Design and improve fixtures, tooling, and test interfaces.
• Implement poka-yoke and error-proofing strategies.
• Support introduction of automation where appropriate.
• Factory & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Interface daily with:
• Production technicians
• Quality
• Test
• Design engineering
• Supply chain
• Support supplier-related production issues affecting floor operations.
• Participate in daily production reviews and rate readiness discussions.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.