Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality.

The company now employs over 300 employees, and is a six-time recipient of Chicagos Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award. Summary Responsible for working with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Configuration Management, Quality and Production teams to ensure the highest quality product, with easily manufactured designs, and efficient manufacturing processes. Follow design through the product life cycle.

Along with Engineering, develop and design fixtures to increase efficiencies. This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and ability to trouble shoot point to point wiring. Contract Manufacturing experience preferred.

PCBA and SMT line experience preferred. Wire harness and coax cable assembly experience preferred. Working knowledge of Aero Space, Medical and Automotive quality standards preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned. Work with Continual Improvement Department to create a visual workspace environment on the production floor to ensure clear communication of priorities. Work with Engineering to create and maintain visual work instructions to ensure clear assembly steps to assemblers, quality product, and ease of manufacturability.

Collaborate with engineering throughout the design process to ensure standardization of processes and assembly specifications (torque values). Assure cost effective designs by finding lower cost alternatives to parts and by working with vendors to establish volume discounts. Confer with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineering to determine best sources for parts and services required by engineering.

Work closely with manufacturing and vendors to understand limits and capabilities that may drive cost effective design. Providing engineering support for the production department and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve engineering and quality issues. Provide support and input into production floor layout, equipment, and improvements.

Ensure required tooling is available on the production floor. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required: Associate Degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Applied Science or in a related technical and/or equivalent field acceptable. Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and manufacturing for PCBA, and wire harnesses.

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. 12 months of assembly experience (developing, and writing or updating, work instructions and procedures) 3 months experience or 1 course in Aerospace engineering experience or coursework. Preferred: Experience in the Aviation/Aerospace or similar highly regulated industry.

Experience with Intuitive or Epicor ERP software. 2+ years of experience working in a job shop contract manufacturing environment in an engineering capacity. Hands on experience in a role of manufacturing and engineering liaison.

Astronics CSC offers a competitive benefit package which is available to full-time employees. Part-time employees may be eligible on a pro-rated basis for the benefits listed. Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.

Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment. Accommodation Request Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call: 847-244-4500.

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. COVID-19 Considerations The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.