Mech Assembler III - 38096

Mech Assembler III - Electro-Mechanical Production Technician
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Lynnwood, WA - Onsite
Role Type: Contract
Clearance: Secret

About Our Client
Our client develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging missions for a range of customers across the Department of Defense (DoD).

Job Description
As an Electro-Mechanical Production Technician, you will work closely with manufacturing engineers and technicians to assemble and test electro-mechanical devices, improve production processes, and ensure a clean and organized manufacturing floor.
Your primary responsibilities include assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems and sub-systems, test and data collection using various lab equipment, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. You'll work in a pilot production line environment with a team of 8 manufacturing engineers and technicians, focusing on learning assembly processes rapidly while contributing to process improvements.
The ideal candidate brings a background in sophisticated electro-mechanical products for DoD customers, experience with CCA and Piezo electric testing, and expertise in lean manufacturing principles with the ability to lead process improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems and sub-systems including experience with polyurethane encapsulation and soldering.
• Perform test and data collection using various lab equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and impedance analyzers.
• Inspect and test CCAs and Piezo electrics for conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Lead process improvement projects in work cells and on the manufacturing floor.
• Write or redline work instructions for new production processes to document improvements.
• Ensure an organized and clean workspace (5S) including total preventive maintenance of equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement using industry best practices such as Root Cause Analysis and Kaizen.
• Value the importance of following precise Standard Work instructions while empowering team members to contribute to improvements.
• Read, interpret, and understand assembly drawings and technical documentation.
• Rapidly understand work instructions and their requirements.
• Assemble small components into space-restricted subsystems with precision.
• Use crimpers, wire strippers, and soldering irons competently.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and scales effectively.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, FOD, and EH&S requirements.
• Document processes and improvements using Microsoft Office applications.

Required Experience/Skills

• Background in development, production, delivery, and ongoing support of sophisticated electro-mechanical products that serve DoD customer requirements.
• Experience with inspection and test of CCAs and Piezo electrics for conformance to drawings.
• Ability to lead process improvement projects in work cells and manufacturing floor.
• Capability to write or redline work instructions for new production processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand assembly drawings.
• Ability to rapidly understand work instructions and their requirements.
• Experience assembling small components into space-restricted subsystems.
• Competent in using crimpers, wire strippers, and soldering irons.
• Competent in using hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and scales.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with ESD, FOD, and EH&S requirements.
• Experience in world-class lean manufacturing principles.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• SECRET security clearance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Handling experience with Hazmat materials.
• J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 Certification.
• Kitting experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards.
• Additional lean manufacturing certifications or training.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience required.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Hourly rate: $35.06
• 6-month contract with possibility of conversion to full-time employee (FTE)
• Growth and development opportunities within the role and greater team
• Professional development in lean manufacturing environment

Join Our Manufacturing Excellence Team!
If you're an experienced electro-mechanical production technician with DoD background and lean manufacturing expertise, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense systems while contributing to the growth of our expanding Lynnwood facility and leading process improvement initiatives.
Keywords: Electro-Mechanical Technician | Assembly | Lean Manufacturing | CCA Testing | Piezo Electronics | SECRET Clearance | Manufacturing | DoD | Defense Systems | Lynnwood WA | Process Improvement | 5S