Production Support Engineer

Role Overview

• 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
• Ensures 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

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)
• Occasional lifting of hardware as required
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Nice to Have (Preferred Skills): Knowledge of Designing / Analyzing / Testing electro-optical and/or LIDAR systems

Tech Stack

• Assembly
• ERP

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Leave Times
• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement