Production Engineer

Apex Systems is seeking experienced level Liaison Engineers (Production Review Engineer) to support a client in Charleston, South Carolina.

We are looking for proactive individuals who can make quick engineering decisions that can go beyond their desks and into the factory for hands on engineering.

This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, partnering closely with production personnel. This position involves daily exposure to an onsite factory environment which includes access to entering airplanes during their many stages of build.

Primary Responsibilities :

Applies basic knowledge of design and / or engineering principles to develop interim or final engineering solutions to product / process issues throughout production and / or for technical, operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer.

Analyzes, conducts failure analysis, root cause analysis and troubleshoots to understand root cause.

Provides written dispositions for non-conformances.

Supports activities to identify deviations that could impact design intent and safety and product / process improvements.

Develops routine customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Participates in (but not limited to) Material Review Boards and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Represents the engineering community in the build through post production environment.

Recommends simple non-destructive test procedures, tools, standards.

Conducts simple static strength analysis to validate interim design repairs meet original design loads criteria.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required.

US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelors of Science degree (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

3 or more years of experience in an engineering discipline.

3 or more years of experience working in a cross-functional environment and / or business unit teams.

Must be willing to work variable shifts, as the candidate may be assigned a rotation to cover first, second, or third shift.

Must be willing to work weekends or daily overtime and holidays as required to support production.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in : Mechanical, Aerospace / Aeronautical, Civil, Electrical Engineering.

Material Review Board Certification experience or similar Liaison Engineering experience.

Aerospace experience, fabrications, manufacturing, and / or additive manufacturing experience.

Production engineering experience.

Relevant technological knowledge.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Ability to lead, work independently and in a team environment.

Excellent cross-functional teaming, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Typical Education / Experience :

Education / experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.

g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.

g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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