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Manufacturing Engineer  

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The person filling this position will lead manufacturing related activities on military and civil avionics and aerospace product lines. The type of hardware produced at Extant Aerospace is often complex, containing circuit card assemblies (CCAs), microelectronic assemblies, cable harnesses and higher level system assemblies.

Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

  • Interfacing with Program Management, Product Transition Engineers, and Production personnel in support of the introduction and sustainment of acquired licensed product lines
  • Planning and requesting manpower/equipment/process resources
  • Generating assembly documentation and directing support personnel in the day-to-day execution of the manufacturing tasks.
  • Candidate will assist with high visibility manufacturing efforts with formal cost and schedule responsibilities and direct customer interface.
  • Support process improvement initiatives of technical and operational nature.
  • Design and develop manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies and systems.
  • Plan and support the build and modification of electronics systems including procurement support, assembly method/work instructions generation, tooling design support, material/process development, facilities/equipment planning, and resolution of manufacturing, quality and reliability issues.
  • Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
  • Support the root cause and corrective action process.

 

Qualifications:

  • Four year degree in a technical discipline required; plus 4 years industry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience..
  • A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with high reliability electronic assembly processes for SMT CCAs, Through-hole, microelectronic assembly processes, cable harness, and mechanical.
  • Experience in applying best practice FMEA/DFMA/DTC methodologies.

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Background in the manufacturing of electronics for high reliability military and government systems is preferred.
  • Background in developing manufacturing processes and transferring such to production is preferred.
  • Surface mount/through-hole technology equipment expertise.
  • Knowledge of MIL/ IPC workmanship and performance standards related to electronic assemblies is a plus
  • Good communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to peers, management and customers in a fast paced environment are preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to find root cause of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, mechanical test failures, etc. is preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional Domestic and international travel may required to support business needs.

 
Shift Days  
Citizenship Requirements  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 6/15/2021  
About the Organization Are you looking for a career that allows big business ability, and small business agility? A company with a family like feel, where you will truly love your job? Look no further! Extant Aerospace is located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and Port Canaveral. Extant manufactures and supplies complex electronic assemblies to the DoD and international customers for military and commercial applications. Extant also provides licensing and obsolescence management services for legacy electronics systems. Extant is growing in the exciting field of commercial aviation and aerospace, and is looking for experienced personnel to help guide us to success! For additional information, please visit our website at www.ExtantAerospace.com  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export controlled products and related data without restriction.  
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This position is currently not accepting applications.

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