Manufacturing Engineering Aid

FALCATA Defense & Space Systems Division is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Aid, based in Huntsville, AL. This group provides products and services in the areas of radar, communication systems, sensors, antennas and other electronics systems to the missile, radar/sensor system, communications, control systems, data acquisition, and signal processing markets. The company has developed products ranging from chip-level, application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) to complete, turnkey radar and communication systems.

FALCATA has established a state-of-the-art hardware capability that is well respected by customers in Government and industry. FALCATA also provides full spectrum systems engineering support including theoretical analysis, requirements generation, interface control, and test planning/execution/data analysis. As a Manufacturing Engineer Aid at FALCATA, you will play a key role in supporting low quantity high mix manufacturing operations.

You will assist Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Services, Mechanical Services, Quality Assurance, Material Planning, and production personnel with manufacturing documentation, material coordination, equipment setup, process control, and shop-floor activities. The position supports high-complexity electronics manufacturing, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) floor, electromechanical box builds, mechanical manufacturing, stockroom operations, and machine-shop activities. The role requires a quick learner who pays close attention to detail, accurately maintains records, and enjoys working as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and other manufacturing information systems to manage product data, bills of material, drawing revisions, engineering changes, configuration records, and work-order requirements. Support production kitting and material-shortage management for SMT assemblies, circuit card assemblies, cable assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and system-level builds. Verify kits against the applicable bill of material, identify missing or incorrect parts, track shortages, monitor incoming materials and outsourced items, and route material kits in accordance with program priorities and the TSC Quality Management System.

Provide hands‑on support for SMT manufacturing activities. Assist with component verification, moisture‑sensitive device controls, feeder and setup preparation, material staging, kit readiness, solder‑paste and stencil coordination, production documentation, and movement of work between SMT, inspection, rework, and downstream assembly operations. Maintain required equipment calibration and service database, service status records, calibration certificates, and supporting documentation. Run local business errands for urgently required tools, supplies, calibration activities, or special‑process deliveries when assigned and authorized.

Maintain employee training, qualification records, and access control records for applicable manufacturing processes, equipment, work instructions, and departmental procedures. Help ensure personnel training remains current and properly documented before controlled operations are performed and facility access is granted. Familiar with IPC, J‑STD, MIL and DOD Standards, in‑depth knowledge and experience with AS9100 standards and certification processes. Support in maintaining compliance with safety by maintaining tasks related to safety compliance such as First Aid Kits, Eye Wash Stations, CPR Certification renewals and EHS software for documentation.

A High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required…