Operations Manufacturing Engineer

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, seeks a motivated Operations Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our manufacturing and assembly operations in power electronics, energy storage, and power conversion projects. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Reading, understanding, and creating engineering and manufacturing artifacts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address manufacturing challenges.
• Analyzing production methods and designing process improvements.
• Coordinating with design and quality engineering for new prototypes or product releases.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, assembly, automation, and quality control.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Meeting production goals and objectives.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have formal engineering education, experience in manufacturing environments, strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to operational excellence. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

General Qualifications:

• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Be receptive to constructive feedback with a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement.
• Show punctuality and reliability, consistently being on time.
  
  

Work Ethic

• Be a self-starter, proactive, and able to initiate tasks independently.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of work, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities, troubleshooting and resolving issues efficiently.
• Focus on completing tasks accurately and on time, with a strong awareness of program goals and deadlines.
  
  

Leadership

• Oversee and lead all assembly, manufacturing, and fabrication activities on the floor, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with experience in both matrix and direct management.
  
  

Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to develop, refine, and update build packages and Technical Data Packages.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, supporting and cooperating with colleagues.
  
  

Data Analysis And Cost Reduction

• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement cost-saving measures.
  
  

Process Design And Implementation

• Design, implement, and review manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and optimize production layouts and workflows to improve overall production performance.
  
  

Technical Support And Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide technical support to ensure smooth production operations.
  
  

1705 Twin Springs Rd, Suite 107 Baltimore, MD 21227 p: 410-694-8050f: 410-859-1702rct-systems.com

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Assembly

Duties & Responsibilities Cont’d:

• Assemble components, line replaceable units, sub-assemblies, and full-up systems into cabinets, along with other support hardware for power conversion applications and energy storage systems.
• Demonstrate strong aptitude and understanding of the intricacies of assembling a mix of mechanical and electrical subassemblies and components.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, maintaining a safety-first approach in all operations.
  
  

Build/Production Skills

• Consistently demonstrate a safety-first mindset.
• Show proficiency in mechanical/electrical aptitude, understanding the intricacies of assembling mechanical and electrical subassemblies and components.
• Read, understand, and execute instructions and procedures from work orders.
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, electrical schematics, and wire tabs, and develop build aids, shop aids, and other documentation from engineering drawings.
• Maintain detailed written and computerized records of work performed.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and proper use of hand and electrical tools along with any special tooling.
• Work with raw materials such as aluminum or steel to fabricate and assemble subassemblies and/or make limited in-house modifications as required.
• Understand and interpret engineering terminology effectively.
• Have experience with various voltage power applications and solutions (MV experience is a plus).
  
  

Testing And Support

• Support the testing of power conversion and energy storage systems.
• Demonstrate disciplined and detail-oriented processes for supporting or running tests on systems.
  
  

Field Work

• Support field installations and troubleshooting, providing technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/maintain.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electronics/electrical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and manage resources.
• Ability to organize, delegate, and monitor work to stay on schedule.
• Experience in providing supervision to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of work products.
• Expertise in monitoring and evaluation functions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with management, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in compiling and analyzing data and providing recommendations.
• Capability to analyze manufacturing, assembly, and build processes and drive effectiveness.
• Ability to operate independently to complete tasks as directed based on priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to detail and strong writing skills for drafting and formatting professional-grade documents.
• High degree of organization and time-management skills.