Product & Production Support Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for gas chromatography systems and subassemblies.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and tooling to improve efficiency, repeatability, and quality.
• Perform failure analysis on production and field failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Document and submit change requests (CRs) to maintain and update standardized product drawings.
• Occasionally perform CAD modeling and drafting work to support fixture design and drawing updates.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and Field Service teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in the design of small electronic assemblies and mechanical packaging.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical measurement sensors, detectors, and systems (gas chromatography or similar analytical instrumentation preferred).
• Working knowledge of Hazardous Area Certification requirements (ATEX, IECEx, NEC, etc.) and design practices for explosive atmospheres.
• Proven root cause analysis experience (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially with documentation and configuration control of standard products.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).

Preferred

• Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering + 10 years of relevant manufacturing / production support experience.
• Alternative: Associate of Science degree in an engineering discipline + 15 years of progressive relevant experience, with clear demonstration of maintaining standard product documentation and configuration control.
• Prior military service with technical/maintenance background (highly valued).