Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering TechnicianThe Manufacturing Engineering Technician provides hands-on production support to Manufacturing Engineers and production associates. This role helps keep manufacturing operations running by ensuring tooling readiness, maintaining clear manufacturing instructions, training operators, collecting process data, and supporting continuous improvement. The technician performs work under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering and communicates production issues and improvement recommendations to engineers. The initial primary assignment is Building 24 at the Chandler site. The technician must also support Manufacturing Engineers and production teams in other Chandler buildings as business needs require. This individual contributor reports to Phil Kelman and receives daily functional direction from the Manufacturing Engineer supporting the assigned production area.Responsibilities include verifying that production tooling is available, correct for the operation, in usable condition, and within its approved calibration status. The technician coordinates tooling inventory, purchase and fabrication requests, repairs, replacements, and calibration activities with the appropriate teams. They assist Manufacturing Engineers with tooling and fixture design and implementation, handle routine tooling support within established procedures, and escalate new designs and engineering decisions for review and approval. The technician works with production associates to identify and correct issues in manufacturing procedures and visual work instructions, modifies and updates documentation through the established document-change process, and reviews approved manufacturing instructions with operators, demonstrating process steps and proper equipment/tool use, and helping train new or developing associates. They support and help lead smaller process-improvement activities under Manufacturing Engineering direction, gather shop-floor ideas and assist with Lean, Kaizen, standard work, and other continuous-improvement initiatives, collect, report, and perform initial analysis of production and process data, and generate engineering work orders and support production-readiness reviews, project kickoff actions, engineering studies/experiments, and engineering or pre-production builds. The technician assists Manufacturing Engineers with process failure mode and effects analysis, process hazard analysis, and statistical process control activities as trained, supports welding-related tooling, operator training, and weld sectioning/evaluation activities as qualified and directed, helping identify and reduce production defects, and collaborates with production supervisors/leads, operators, Manufacturing Engineers, and integrated product teams. They provide support across Chandler buildings and perform other related duties as assigned.Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of related manufacturing, production, or technical experience, hands-on knowledge of production equipment, tooling, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions, with the ability to recognize process problems and resolve or appropriately escalate them, demonstrated capability to perform the area's manufacturing processes and explain proper process and equipment use to others for the initial Building 24 assignment, computer competency with Microsoft Office applications, ability to communicate respectfully, train and work effectively with production associates, follow engineering direction, and contribute to shared production and quality goals, and ability to work fully on site in Chandler, support multiple production buildings, and provide overtime or weekend coverage as needed.Preferred qualifications include five or more years of relevant experience, including established knowledge of PacSci EMC manufacturing processes and experience across multiple production buildings, laser or TIG welding, soldering, and weld sectioning/evaluation experience, experience with powder measurement and pressing, pre-weld cleaning, assembly, inspection, and electrical testing in energetic-device manufacturing, experience with tooling readiness, engineering/document changes, engineering work orders, prototype or pre-production builds, and production-readiness activities, Aegis electronic manufacturing instructions experience and exposure to Lean, continuous improvement, Kaizen, or the Ralliant Business System, and experience with process-data analysis, PFMEA, process hazard analysis, or SPC. Further training may be provided in data analysis, PFMEA, SPC, and Aegis.This is a hands-on, hourly position supporting shop-floor manufacturing in Chandler. Daytime coverage is anticipated, with flexibility for earlier starts, later finishes, and Friday, Saturday, or other weekend overtime as needed. The standard weekly schedule will be confirmed during the selection process. Routine travel is not anticipated, although occasional travel may be required.The role offers opportunities to broaden technical capability, contribute to tooling and process improvements, and develop operator-training skills. Progression depends on demonstrated capability and applicable role requirements. Engineering education may support a future Manufacturing Engineer career path. No promotion or advancement timeframe is guaranteed.Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 25.77 - 47.49This role is subject to ITAR. Candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.