Production Support Engineer

Job Summary

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. Our noble mission focuses on production of Iron Dome/Sky Hunter major end items to fulfill requirements of identified worldwide customers.

Here at R2S, our character‑driven values of honor, collaboration, and trust, combined with dedication to mission, create a high calling for those drawn to serving beyond self. Witnessing our products actively save lives inspires and humbles us.

If you are similarly drawn to apply your skills, talents and abilities to a noble mission, you’ll likely discover that you too, belong here.

• 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).
• Serve as a technical liaison between the supplier, customer, and R2S Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Lead technical efforts in transferring production knowledge to new suppliers.
• Travel to suppliers’ production sites to assess manufacturing planning, tooling, process flows, inventory management, facilities and factory layouts of suppliers and the company’s own production site.
• Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the release process through the program’s Configuration Control Board.
• Evaluate customer Engineering Change Notices for impact to cost and execution and implement into existing TDPs.
• Communicate technical risks from supplier Change Requests and Nonconformance Reports with R2S and customer Quality teams.
• Support Quality in review of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
• Brief leadership on supplier/program status and justify requests for technical changes.
• Create technical presentations for communicating production issues with foreign customers’ Engineering teams.
• Support daily peer reviews of team members’ work.
• Assist in developing standard engineering processes and implementation in business systems.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• B.S. with a major in Mechanical Engineering or 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. U.S. Citizenship required.

• 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.

15% mainly within the United States with rare overseas travel.

Camden, Arkansas. Full‑time.

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, 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.

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