Job Mission
The First Line Support Production Engineer (FLS PE) is responsible for providing hands-on technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production of EXE mechanical modules. The FLS PE applies structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing, assembly, tooling, test, and qualification issues while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, the FLS PE supports product quality, cycle time, disturbance management, and root cause investigations to ensure stable production performance and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
Spends about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting
Provide efficient response to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
Provide efficient response to troubleshoot electrical cable routing issues
Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qual issues
Provide efficient response to troubleshoot tooling and test stand issues
Develop OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plan), Fishbones and troubleshooting guidelines
Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff
Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions
Support development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions
Support design and document reviews for diagnostics
Support DOA Root Cause Analysis
Support cycle time and labor hours roadmaps implementation
Support PFMEA
Able to read mechanical, optical and electrical drawings
The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
Working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience
Prior internship or 2+ years industry experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex mechanical systems in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Experience reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transition to volume manufacturing is a plus.
Experience in a production environment with high tech products and complex production processes
Working knowledge of precision mechanical assemblies and motion systems.
Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance analysis.
Working knowledge with mechanical tooling and test equipment
Experience in the field of technical Production Engineering and quality methodology such as statistical process control and FMEA is a plus
Working knowledge of Siemens NX, Teamcenter and SAP is a plus
Basic knowledge of vacuum systems, vacuum components, leak testing, and contamination control is a plus
Personal skills
Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility and follow through
Possess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time
Have strong written and oral communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management
Focus on quality and continuous improvements
Context of the position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel;…