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Mechanical Systems Engineer

VSE Aviation
Independence, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026
SUMMARY: The Product Support Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the daily assembly, test, and delivery of fuel controls and related components. Collaborate with other Engineers and Quality Engineer to streamline and improve the assembly and test process while ensuring the highest-level of product quality; mistake proofing, FOD / cleanliness, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Respond to operational and production operational issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  • Streamline and improve the assembly and test process ensuring the highest-level of product quality, mistake proofing, FOD/cleanliness, etc.
  • Ensure assembly and test equipment are maintained and calibrated.
  • Perform correlation on new test benches and periodic audits to validate correlation of existing test benches.
  • Work collaboratively with the site to develop and improve technician/mechanic training requirements including standard assembly techniques and procedures; O-ring installation, screw torquing, lockwire installation, freeze installation, etc.
  • Identify areas where statistical data can be used for process control and improvement.
  • Ensure components comply with relevant aviation regulations, standards, and certification requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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