Job Description
Job Description
Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performing Production Support Engineer to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. The selected candidate will be responsible for production execution duties for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical subassemblies for the Iron Dome system (All Up Round (AUR), Canister, Circuit Card Assemblies, Motors, Rocket Motors, Warheads, other machined parts). The
- Production Support Engineer
- serves as a technical liaison between the supplier, customer, and R2S Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
Note : U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs a U.S. Security Clearance (SECRET or higher).
Other duties and responsibilities include :
Leading technical efforts in the transfer of production knowledge to new suppliersTravelling to suppliers’ production sites to assess manufacturing planning, tooling, process flows, inventory management, facilities and factory layouts of suppliers and the company's own production sitePreparing Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the release process through the program’s Configuration Control BoardEvaluating customer Engineering Change Notices for impact to cost and execution and implementing into existing TDPsCommunicating technical risks from supplier Change Requests and Nonconformance Reports with R2S and customer Quality teamsSupporting Quality in review of AS9102 First Article Inspection ReportsBriefing leadership on supplier / program status and justifying requests for technical changesCreating technical presentations for communicating production issues with a foreign customer’s Engineering teamSupporting daily peer reviews of team members workAssist in developing standard engineering processes and implementation in business systems.Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Basic Qualifications :
B.S. with a major in Mechanical Engineering or other related fieldMinimum of 5 years of engineering experience, primarily in the aerospace / defense industryExperience with manufacturing / producibilityExperience creating and delivering presentations (verbal and / or written) to key leadership teams and stakeholdersStrong knowledge of configuration management principlesExperience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)Advanced problem-solving experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications :
Active Secret Clearance8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace / defense industryExperience working directly with international partners on aerospace and defense productsKnowledge of CCA manufacturing techniques and electrical systems testBroad producibility knowledge spanning machining, mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, mix / cast energeticsAbility to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)Experience working with classified information in a closed areaExperience in manufacturing and assembling on a "build to print" basisManufacturing engineering experience (manufacturing planning, lean manufacturing, etc)Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsExperience interfacing with all levels of internal managementTravel :15% mainly within the United States with rare overseas travel.Work Location & Type : Camden, Arkansas
Why R2S? If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9 / 80 or 4 / 10 work schedule), competitive leave package with a holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.
More Information :
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm
You should be proficient in :
AS9102Mechanical Design & EngineeringExperience in a Manufacturing Environment