Production Engineer at Atrium

Our client provides advanced technology solutions for the defense and aerospace sectors. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance systems and components used in various applications. They are seeking a Production Engineer to join their team!

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$100,000 – $110,000

Position Overview:

The Production Engineer will act as a liaison between engineering professionals and the manufacturing organization, focusing on the conception, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes. The Production Engineer develops and evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; confer with equipment suppliers; solicit operator observations.

Responsibilities of the Production Engineer:

• Collaborate with an innovative team of manufacturing and engineering professionals to determine, revise, and review economic methods, operation sequences, and tooling
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Engage in decision-making while analyzing new design layouts for cost reductions and maximum workflow efficiency
• Create vital assembly guides, operational manuals, and illustrations for manufacturing processes using CAD and manufacturing software; generate ECNs to improve or correct documentation/products and processes as necessary
• Support a team of industry-leading engineers and designers with insights into product operations
• Provide critical manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production labor and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements
• Collaborate on meaningful cost studies, equipment recommendations, and make/buy decisions
• Utilize problem-solving skills to review in-process documentation for errors and inconsistencies, improving efficiency and output
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to boost productivity and reduce costs

Qualifications for the Production Engineer:

• 5 to 6 years of experience required, with some experience in the defense industry
• Manufacturing Execution System experience or certification is required
• Proven problem-solving abilities, with familiarity in root cause analysis and project management
• Knowledge of RF & microwave frequency products, subassemblies, modules, PC boards, and wire bonding
• Preferred experience in working with chip and wire processes
• Strong understanding of advanced manufacturing methods in test, assembly, and fabrication
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and courtesy
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required
• Manufacturing Execution System experience or certification is required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Generous PTO
• FSA
• EAP
• Company-provided life insurance and more