Production Support Engineer

At Arete, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee- owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Support Engineer to design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling. Develop sequences of operations for assemblies and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools, equipment, and other functions that impact product performance.

• Designs custom tooling to improve the efficiency and repeatability of manufacturing procedures and works with a team to produce tooling and implement it
• Works with the systems engineering team to make sure all testing requirements are met for prototype and production products
• Works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to seamlessly transition new products from prototype development to full-scale production
• Inspects equipment and tools to verify their efficacy and determine their preventative maintenance schedule and calibration requirements
• Assists with scheduling and requesting Manufacturing Orders
• Exports, processes and analyze data from ERP software tools
• Creates, documents, and refines standardized work procedures for all assembly processes to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Participates in assembly operations to gain familiarity with the production process, troubleshoot issues, and provide hands‑on training to technicians
• Ensures that all products meet company quality standards and production efficiency targets
• Works cross‑functionally with design, engineering, and quality teams to address production challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promotes a culture of workplace safety
• Provides guidance regarding product design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Analyzes current production processes and implements strategies for continual process improvement, reducing waste and increasing efficiency using methodologies such as Lean tools and Six Sigma

This position is based in our Tucson, AZ office and is classified as an exempt, non‑supervisory, full‑time role.

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast‑paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or process engineering role
• Experience reading drawings and creating process flow based on a product's drawing tree
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and process improvement methodologies
• Ability to create and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials
• Ability to implement hardware solutions from concept development to delivery
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proficient use of standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including ability to organize and efficiently process data in Excel
• Occasional lifting of hardware as required
• Ability to obtain security clearance