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PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company and leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations and continuous improvement efforts at our Chandler, Arizona facility. This role provides broad exposure to manufacturing engineering, tooling development, process optimization, automation initiatives, and cross-functional problem solving while helping drive the next phase of our business growth.
Responsibilities:
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with establishing lean manufacturing principles within production cells.
• Work with production associates to identify and correct issues with process documentation.
• Modify, edit, and update manufacturing procedures and perform document change activities.
• Generate purchase and fabrication requests for production tooling and equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and report production process data.
• Generate and manage engineering work orders.
• Assist with the design and implementation of tooling and process improvement projects.
• Support engineering analyses including PFMEA, process hazard analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Execute and summarize engineering studies and experiments, including coordination of engineering and pre-production builds.
• Support production readiness reviews and project kickoff activities.
• Provide production floor support by identifying manufacturing issues and implementing process improvements.
• Support Sales Order Kickoff (SOKO) activities by verifying tooling readiness, calibration status, and manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain manufacturing parameter databases and ensure production requirements are accurately reflected within manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Quality, Program Management, Planning, Document Control, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Capture and document tribal knowledge from experienced production personnel to improve manufacturing procedures, standard work, and training effectiveness.
• Support manufacturing automation initiatives through data collection, process analysis, and collaboration with automation engineering resources.
• Support production areas that do not have dedicated Manufacturing Engineering resources when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• 2-3 years of related manufacturing, engineering, or production support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, PFMEA, DOE, and Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Additional Information
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, U.S. Person status is required (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About PacSci EMC
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together - for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 53600.00-99400.00
Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.