Production Support Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled Production Support Engineer
to design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling. Develop sequences of operations for assemblies and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that impact product performance. Support mechanical design, environmental validation, and production sustainment of ruggedized electro-optical and laser-based systems. This role works closely with Senior Mechanical Engineers, Optical Engineers, Production, Quality, and Program Management to ensure mechanical integrity, alignment stability, and environmental robustness of hardware across development and production phases.

This position is based at our Niwot ,
CO
office and is a supervisory, exempt, full-time position.

• Supports mechanical design improvements and develops fixtures and tooling to improve repeatability and robustness of production hardware.
• Works with the Systems Engineering team to make sure all testing requirements are met for prototype and production products.
• Supportstransitionofproductsfromprototypedevelopmenttofull-scaleproduction,with emphasis on mechanical robustness, manufacturability, and repeatability.
• Inspectsequipmentandtoolstoverifytheirefficacyanddeterminetheirpreventativemaintenance schedule and calibration requirements.
• Servesastheprimaryoperatoranddriverofshakertabletesting,executingsine,randomvibration, and shock profiles in accordance with MIL-STD-810 or customer-specific requirements.
• Developsvibrationtestsetupsandmountingstrategiesthataccuratelyreplicatefieldboundary conditions.
• Collects,analyzes,anddocumentsvibrationandshocktestdatatoevaluatemechanicalstability, fastener retention, optical alignment integrity, and structural performance.
• Assistswithscheduling Manufacturing Orders .
• Exports,processesandanalyzedatafrom
  
  ERPsoftwaretools.
• Creates,documents,andrefinesstandardizedworkproceduresforallassemblyprocessestoensure consistencyandefficiency. Developsandrefinesmechanicalassemblyproceduresrelatedtotorque, staking, bonding, and retention features to ensure hardware reliability.
• Participatesinassemblyoperationstogainfamiliaritywiththeproductionprocess.
  
  Provideshands-on production support, troubleshooting mechanical issues on the manufacturing floor and working directly with technicians to resolve hardware concerns.
• Leadsmechanicalrootcauseinvestigationsforhardwarenon-conformances,includingloose components, alignment shifts, vibration-induced failures, or retention issues, working cross-functionally with the MRB team (Quality, Production, Program Management).
• Ensuresmechanicaldesignsandassembliesmeetenvironmental,structural,and durability requirements in production hardware.
• Workscross-functionallywithdesign,engineering,andqualityteamstoaddressproduction challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensurecompliancewithsafetyregulationsandpromotesacultureofworkplacesafety
• Providesfeedbacktodesignengineeringonmechanicalrobustnessandmanufacturability improvements based on test results and production experience.
• Analyzes current production processes and implements strategies for continual process improvement, reducing waste and increasing efficiency using methodologies such as Lean tools and Six Sigma.

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Medical Insurance
• D…