CHAOS Industries
Defense
ManufacturingEngineerRadarSystems
“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.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Yield improvement; Process optimization
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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