Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Qualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our dynamic organization. As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will tackle a diverse array of complex, detail‑oriented tasks and projects that support our staff and company.

Weekly

Schedule:

Full Time, 9/80 Schedule
Week One:
Monday – Friday 6:00 am‑2:00 pm (overtime as required)
Week Two:
Monday – Thursday 6:00 am‑4:00 pm (overtime as required)

Pay: DOE

• Create and revise manufacturing travelers, visual work instructions, and process documentation from customer‑provided TDPs.
• Engage in internal training efforts to improve technicians' and assemblers' understanding of documentation and build expectations.
• Create or procure assembly aids as needed for production.
• Lead coordination between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturability and design issues.
• Set up and oversee the use of test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and visual aids; provide training to others.
• Provide on‑the‑floor support and troubleshooting during first article, prototype, and legacy builds.
• Mentor and train technicians and assemblers to ensure clear understanding of documentation and build expectations.
• Lead or support RCCA activities related to internal quality issues or customer returns (RMAs), and report findings to the Engineering Manager.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives through process audits and collaboration.
• Interface with vendors or customers, as needed, to resolve documentation or build‑related issues.
• Participate in ad‑hoc engineering and production‑related projects.

• Education: Associate’s degree or 5 years of related experience (preferred, not required).
• Experience: 5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment (preferred, not required). Build‑to‑print manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration;
  Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools; IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and J‑STD‑001 (certification preferred);
  Military and aerospace product standards; schematic interpretation, wiring, connector selection, overmolding, potting; root‑cause analysis and RCCA methodologies.
• Skills: Mechanical aptitude; proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.); ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings; familiarity with change orders, revision control, and configuration management; advanced soldering and fine‑pitch component assembly; mentoring and training ability; strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills; ERP/MES systems familiarity.

• Must be a U.S. person or able to comply with ITAR regulations for defense‑related programs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Physical:
  Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, typing; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs and performing assembly‑related movements; PPE use as required.

Qualastat Electronics LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.