Integration & Test Specialist; Falcon

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• Oversee the build and test of structural, pneumatic, and hydraulic subassemblies
• Assist in the maintenance and further development of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used in production, and/or for development
• Support dispositions of non-conforming hardware on the production floor, and drive root cause analysis and solution implementation
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures and planning
• Fabricate or build any of the following in accordance with the defined specifications: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Perform tests independently, or with Engineers, according to test procedures and design requirements
• Collaborate with engineering to develop and document test procedures
• Work directly with production technicians and operators to resolve process deviations or support production feedback
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support anomaly investigations and work towards resolutions
• Assist in the tracking, procurement, and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation and spare hardware
• Create and perform asset maintenance plans on instrumentation (including DAQ hardware, wire harnesses, and electrical systems), and pneumatic/hydraulic systems

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing technician, planning, or direct support production role
• 1+ years of experience creating and/or working with manufacturing planning or build process instructions (school or project experience will be considered)

• Ability to read and understand electro-mechanical schematics
• Ability to read and understand plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&) and mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints
• Experience moving products through the development cycle to full volume production, and design for manufacturability and assembly
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
• Experience managing lean manufacturing tools, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), value chain mapping, Kanban, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and 5S
• Ability to fabricate high-pressure plumbing systems, including tube flaring, bending, coning, and threading
• Knowledge/experience operating and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic components, including valves, regulators, and accumulators
• Knowledge/experience with test operations procedures, including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
• Knowledge/experience with high-pressure or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)

• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work one of the following shifts:
  • Split Shift: Monday - Friday (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
  • 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday (3:30 PM - 2:00 AM)
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Pay range:
Integration & Test Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Integration & Test Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Integration & Test Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
  * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
  * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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