CHAOS Industries

Defense

ManufacturingEngineerRadarSystems

$110–160k Los Angeles, California, United States
The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer - Radar Systems at CHAOS Industries. Skills: Radar Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Support, Yield Improvement. Serve as manufacturing engineering authority. Own day-to-day build execution”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve first-pass yield; Reduce cycle time; Reduce rework rates; Increase throughput

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Yield improvement; Process optimization

Eligibility Requirements

DoD clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field, 3–7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or complex electromechanical production, Hands-on experience supporting production floor operations, Troubleshooting capability across mechanical and electronic assemblies, Demonstrated experience implementing DFMA principles, Experience developing manufacturing documentation (mBOMs, work instructions, process flows), Working knowledge of GD&T interpretation, Working knowledge of root cause methodologies (8D, RCCA, Fishbone), Working knowledge of process capability metrics, Reading engineering drawings and schematics, Experience creating and updating work instructions and process documentation, U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with radar systems, RF hardware, or complex electronic assemblies, Experience supporting integration and environmental test operations, Familiarity with RF troubleshooting fundamentals, Familiarity with PCBA integration, Familiarity with harness and connector best practices, Familiarity with thermal interface materials and structural assembly practices, IPC certification exposure, Experience with SOLIDWORKS or equivalent CAD tools, Operating in low-rate initial production (LRIP) or rate ramp environments, Experience with MES, PLM, or ERP systems, Experience conducting formal MRL assessments

What You'll Do.

Serve as manufacturing engineering authority

Own day-to-day build execution

Own integration support

Own yield improvement

Provide hands-on technical leadership during assembly

Provide hands-on technical leadership during integration

Provide hands-on technical leadership during test operations

Rapidly resolve build issues

Rapidly resolve escapes

Rapidly resolve rate constraints

Drive continuous improvement across radar subassembly

Drive continuous improvement across system-level integration

Bridge engineering intent and factory execution

Provide direct floor support to radar assembly

Provide direct floor support to radar integration

Provide direct floor support to radar test operations

Troubleshoot mechanical integration issues

Troubleshoot electrical integration issues

Troubleshoot RF integration issues in real time

Drive containment for build escapes

Drive containment for test failures

Drive corrective actions for build escapes

Drive corrective actions for test failures

Disposition nonconformances

Support rework development

Support repair processes

Analyze RF test yield

Analyze environmental test results

Analyze integration failure trends

Identify recurring defects

Identify systemic process weaknesses

Lead root cause investigations

Implement corrective actions

Implement preventive actions

Drive measurable improvements in first-pass yield

Drive measurable improvements in cycle time

Drive measurable improvements in rework rates

Drive measurable improvements in throughput

Develop work instructions

Refine work instructions

Develop assembly process flows

Refine assembly process flows

Develop integration sequences

Refine integration sequences

Develop Standard Work

Design test interfaces

Improve test interfaces

Implement poka-yoke strategies

Implement error-proofing strategies

Support introduction of automation

Interface daily with production technicians

Interface daily with Quality

Interface daily with Test

Interface daily with Design engineering

Interface daily with Supply chain

Support supplier-related production issues

Participate in daily production reviews

Participate in rate readiness discussions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Quality; Design engineering; Supply chain; Production technicians

Communication Scope

Engineering drawings; Schematics

Process & Methodology

8D, RCCA, CAPA

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