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).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. with a major in Mechanical Engineering or other related field
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, primarily in the aerospace/defense industry
- Experience with manufacturing/producibility
- Experience creating and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key leadership teams and stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of configuration management principles
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Advanced problem-solving experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. US Citizenship required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active Secret Clearance
- 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace/defense industry
- Experience working directly with international partners on aerospace and defense products
- Knowledge of CCA manufacturing techniques and electrical systems test
- Broad producibility knowledge spanning machining, mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, mix/cast energetics
- Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience working with classified information in a closed area
- Experience in manufacturing and assembling on a “build to print” basis
- Manufacturing engineering experience (manufacturing planning, lean manufacturing, etc)
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management
*Travel: *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.