Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician The Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides hands-on production support to Manufacturing Engineers and production associates. This role helps keep manufacturing operations running by ensuring tooling readiness, maintaining clear manufacturing instructions, training operators, collecting process data, and supporting continuous improvement. The technician performs work under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering and communicates production issues and improvement recommendations to engineers. The initial primary assignment is Building 24 at the Chandler site. The technician must also support Manufacturing Engineers and production teams in other Chandler buildings as business needs require. This individual contributor reports to Phil Kelman and receives daily functional direction from the Manufacturing Engineer supporting the assigned production area. Responsibilities include verifying that production tooling is available, correct for the operation, in usable condition, and within its approved calibration status. The technician coordinates tooling inventory, purchase and fabrication requests, repairs, replacements, and calibration activities with the appropriate teams. They assist Manufacturing Engineers with tooling and fixture design and implementation, work with production associates to identify and correct issues in manufacturing procedures and visual work instructions, review approved manufacturing instructions with operators, demonstrate process steps and proper equipment/tool use, and help train new or developing associates. They support and help lead smaller process-improvement activities under Manufacturing Engineering direction, collect, report, and perform initial analysis of production and process data, generate engineering work orders and support production-readiness reviews, project kickoff actions, engineering studies/experiments, and engineering or pre-production builds. The technician assists Manufacturing Engineers with process failure mode and effects analysis, process hazard analysis, and statistical process control activities as trained, supports welding-related tooling, operator training, and weld sectioning/evaluation activities as qualified and directed, helping identify and reduce production defects. They collaborate with production supervisors/leads, operators, Manufacturing Engineers, and integrated product teams. Provide support across Chandler buildings and perform other related duties as assigned. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of related manufacturing, production, or technical experience, hands-on knowledge of production equipment, tooling, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions, with the ability to recognize process problems and resolve or appropriately escalate them. For the initial Building 24 assignment, demonstrated capability to perform the area's manufacturing processes and explain proper process and equipment use to others. Computer competency with Microsoft Office applications, ability to communicate respectfully, train and work effectively with production associates, follow engineering direction, and contribute to shared production and quality goals. Ability to work fully on site in Chandler, support multiple production buildings, and provide overtime or weekend coverage as needed. Preferred qualifications include five or more years of relevant experience, including established knowledge of PacSci EMC manufacturing processes and experience across multiple production buildings. Laser or TIG welding, soldering, and weld sectioning/evaluation experience. Experience with powder measurement and pressing, pre-weld cleaning, assembly, inspection, and electrical testing in energetic-device manufacturing. Experience with tooling readiness, engineering/document changes, engineering work orders, prototype or pre-production builds, and production-readiness activities. Aegis electronic manufacturing instructions experience and exposure to Lean, continuous improvement, Kaizen, or the Ralliant Business System. Experience with process-data analysis, PFMEA, process hazard analysis, or SPC. Further training may be provided in data analysis, PFMEA, SPC, and Aegis. This is a hands-on, hourly position supporting shop-floor manufacturing in Chandler. Daytime coverage is anticipated, with flexibility for earlier starts, later finishes, and Friday, Saturday, or other weekend overtime as needed. The standard weekly schedule will be confirmed during the selection process. Routine travel is not anticipated, although occasional travel may be required. The role offers opportunities to broaden technical capability, contribute to tooling and process improvements, and develop operator-training skills. Progression depends on demonstrated capability and applicable role requirements. Engineering education may support a future Manufacturing Engineer career path. No promotion or advancement timeframe is guaranteed. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role. Job Identification 10544, Job Category Manufacturing Engineering, Posting Date 10/14/2026, 09:10 PM, Job Schedule Full time, Locations 7073 W. Willis Road, Chandler, AZ, 85226, US (On-site)