Qualastat Electronics, Connected by Trexon · 1 month ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. The role involves providing leadership and advanced technical support in a manufacturing environment, mentoring junior technicians, and resolving manufacturability issues while ensuring compliance with high standards.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturingSales
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Develop and revise detailed manufacturing travelers, work instructions, and build documentation based on customer TDPs
Set up and oversee the use of test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and visual aids, and 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
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail
A “Do it Right the First Time” mentality
Willingness to learn new processes
Ability to assess and enhance existing processes
Leadership and advanced technical support within the manufacturing environment
Deep expertise in the build-to-print fabrication and assembly of mission-critical aerospace and defense products
Convert customer technical data packages (TDPs) into precise, production-ready documentation for RF, fiber optic, and complex electrical assemblies
Resolve manufacturability issues, launch new builds, and drive process improvements across teams
Ensure smooth design transitions, address manufacturability concerns, support new build releases, and drive continuous improvement
Hands-on technical strength
Proactive mindset
Strong communication skills
Ability to guide others in a high-urgency, high-reliability environment
Complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools
Military and aerospace product standards and compliance requirements
Schematic interpretation, wire sizing, connector selection, overmolding, and potting techniques
Root cause analysis and RCCA methodologies
Mechanical aptitude
Proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.)
Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
Comfort with change orders, revision control, and configuration management systems
Advanced soldering and hand assembly (including fine-pitch components)
Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced technicians
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and change management workflows
Must be a U.S. person or able to comply with ITAR regulations, as required for work on defense-related program
Frequent interaction with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain
Preferred
Associate's degree or 5 years of related experience (preferred, not required)
5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment (preferred, not required)
Build-to-print manufacturing experience preferred
IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)
Company
Qualastat Electronics, Connected by Trexon
Qualastat Electronics, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase