What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems / Mechanical Engineer - Sustainment position at Trenton Systems?
Description
Position Summary
The Systems / Mechanical Engineer Sustainment is responsible for supporting the lifecycle performance, reliability, maintainability, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and products. This role focuses on sustainment engineering activities including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design enhancements, and ensuring long-term operational readiness. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally to optimize system performance while reducing lifecycle costs and downtime.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support rapid resolution of technical problems impacting operations
- Participate in GEMBA issues on released products
- Maintain and support systems/products throughout their operational lifecycle
- Address aging systems, obsolescence, and end-of-life challenges
- Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Orders (ECOs)
- Implement design updates, retrofits, and upgrades
- Identify and manage component obsolescence risks
- Work with suppliers to find alternate parts or technologies
- Update maintenance procedures and technical manuals
- Support field service teams with technical expertise
- Improve maintainability and reduce downtime
- Work with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
- Troubleshoot electrical issues in lab, production, or field environments
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, technical reports, and test records
- Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Reduce lifecycle costs through design and process improvement
- Support warranty and service-related investigations
- Ensure systems comply with regulatory, industry, and safety standards
- Support audits, certifications, and quality reviews
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Requirements
Required
- Degree in Mechanical or Computer Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3-years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
- Experience with CAD or ECAD tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of process optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in team settings and with all levels in the organization
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience working within an ERP system
- Ability to manage multiple activities and identify priorities based on inputs
Desired
- Familiarity with regulatory or military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, AS9100)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 and J Standard