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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. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on production of Iron Dome/SkyHunter major end items to fulfill requirements of identified worldwide customers.

Here at R2S, our character-driven values of honor, collaboration, and trust with our commitment to mission form a high calling for those drawn to serving an undertaking beyond self. Witnessing our products actively saving lives both 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.

The selected candidate will be responsible for 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). The Production Support Engineer serves as a technical liaison between the supplier, customer, and R2S Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
Note: U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs a U.S. Security Clearance (SECRET or higher).
Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Leading technical efforts in the transfer of production knowledge to new suppliers
• Travelling 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
• Preparing Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the release process through the program’s Configuration Control Board
• Evaluating customer Engineering Change Notices for impact to cost and execution and implementing into existing TDPs
• Communicating technical risks from supplier Change Requests and Nonconformance Reports with R2S and customer Quality teams
• Supporting Quality in review of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
• Briefing leadership on supplier/program status and justifying requests for technical changes
• Creating technical presentations for communicating production issues with a foreign customer’s Engineering team
• Supporting 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.
Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. with a major in Mechanical Engineering or other related field
• Minimum of 2 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. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• 5+ 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

Travel: 15% mainly within the United States with rare overseas travel.
Work Location: Camden, Arkansas or Remote
Why R2S? 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 in a collective effort to see mission success, 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. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.
More Information:
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
R2S 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, age or any other federally protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance