Job#: 3057746
Job Description:
Support Engineer - Support Engineer III Location: Redmond, Washington (On-site)
COMPENSATION: $32 - $42 HOURLY
Role Overview This position is responsible for building Propulsion assemblies and test equipment in a production environment. The successful candidate will assemble the Propulsion system and help to identify process improvements to increase build or test efficiency. This role requires close collaboration with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes. It is well-suited for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to quality execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Build development-focused Propulsion system assemblies and subassemblies based on customer requests.
- Adhere to quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and conduct instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
- Participate in the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory management, tool control, and calibration schedules.
- Provide occasional support in building test stations and equipment.
- Adapt to unexpected schedule changes and respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Support process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.
- Participate in daily team meetings, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.
- Support safety standards and operations protocols while ensuring team compliance.
- Build and test subsystems following blueprints and work instructions for daily rate delivery.
Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent technical training; equivalent industry experience is valued.
Experience: Experience working in a production environment with enterprise software packages and handling hardware sensitive to foreign object debris (FOD) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) within cleanroom environments.
Technical Skills: Ability to read, interpret, and work directly from engineering documentation and technical drawings. Must possess the physical capability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or an Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) license, automotive certification, or equivalent associate degree.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant aerospace or automotive manufacturing experience.
- 3 or more years of hardware testing experience, including hands-on experience with electronic test equipment such as data acquisition devices, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
- 3 or more years of experience in a fast-paced production environment working with flight hardware.
- 3 or more years of hands-on experience with precision torque, measurement, and inspection devices.
- Experience with enterprise software packages such as SAP/MES.
- Experience building test racks and related infrastructure.
- Experience with test execution software such as TestStand, LabVIEW, or Python.
- Experience working with vacuum or pressurized gas systems.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.