Production Systems Engineer

Job Title: Production Systems Engineer

Location: St Paul, MN

Duration: 24 months with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of electro-mechanical systems and subassemblies.
• Support product builds, box-level integration, and wired assembly activities.
• Conduct fault diagnosis, debugging, troubleshooting, and repair of assemblies and systems.
• Program circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and perform system-level checkout and verification testing.
• Execute optical assembly, alignment, calibration, and focusing procedures.
• Participate in flight testing activities and document test results.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders and adherence to manufacturing schedules.
• Support production planning activities and maintain adequate material availability for manufacturing operations.
• Implement design updates and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute technical documentation packages for third-party and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to define enclosure requirements, connector configurations, indicators, and user interfaces for electronic assemblies.
• Investigate product failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and are delivered free from defects.
• Facilitate the transition of engineering designs into production and support ongoing design maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing production defects and increasing manufacturing efficiency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering and production teams regarding design changes, technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product updates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract manufacturers and manage all technical data packages associated with assembly production.
• Coordinate and implement change management processes involving both internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.
• Review, facilitate, and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance processes across manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical recommendations and support for both new product development and existing product enhancements.
• Prioritize support for production assembly activities to meet customer delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum one year of experience using PTC Creo for mechanical design and documentation.
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification within three months of employment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical requirements and work independently.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and manufacturing environments.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, estimate effort, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation skills, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, drones, aerospace, robotics, or sensor technologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and engineering change management.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers and production-scale assembly operations.
• Familiarity with optical systems, camera integration, and precision alignment processes.