Mechanical Engineer

Trident seeks a Mechanical Engineer that will work within a team of Operations engineers to support the build and delivery of Space Flight products for the Space Electronic Systems sector of Trident Systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides engineering process support to the manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies for military and space applications, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators.
• Conduct various data analysis for capacity, throughput, and other relevant performance indicators.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing techniques, and process flows to execute both production and development programs.
• Work with staff to ensure bench setups/layouts satisfy productivity demands, safety/ergonomics, and applicable employee suggestions.
• Creates detailed work instructions from engineering drawings for technicians to assemble, test, and inspect products accurately and repeatably.
• Generate, investigate, and document non-conformances as required. Recommend disposition and supply rework instructions, if necessary
• Review new designs for manufacturability. Ensure design compliance with standards and procedures to provide a consistent manufacturing process.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB)/Failure Review Board (FRB) for the disposition of discrepant material/test failures and determination of root cause/corrective action. Ensure timely disposition of discrepant materials and other corrections.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: Bachelors' degree or higher Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in Space Flight industries preferred
• Experience in regulated/controlled manufacturing environment
• Root cause and corrective action methodology knowledge and experience

• Experience with Configuration Management processes
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring schedules are defined and met
• Prioritize work appropriately to meet commitments
• Ability to communicate with varying levels of technical expertise to ensure requirements are clear and met
• Technical writing and presentation skills required
• Lean/Six Sigma training preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication: Frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength: Sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A mix of a quiet office environment and lab/manufacturing floor.