About the Company

Qualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, and advancement within our dynamic organization.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will tackle a diverse array of complex and detail orientated tasks and projects that support our staff/company. The successful candidate should possess strong attention to detail, a “Do it Right the First Time” mentality, and the willingness to learn new processes. They will foster a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to assess and enhance existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and advanced technical support within the manufacturing environment, including mentoring junior technicians and supporting assemblers.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in the build-to-print fabrication and assembly of mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
• Convert customer technical data packages (TDPs) into precise, production-ready documentation for RF, fiber optic, and complex electrical assemblies.
• Take a lead role in resolving manufacturability issues, launching new builds, and driving process improvements across teams.
• Ensure smooth design transitions, address manufacturability concerns, support new build releases, and drive continuous improvement to maintain Qualastat’s standards for precision, consistency, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of related experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience: 5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment (preferred, not required). Build-to-print manufacturing experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.)
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Comfort with change orders, revision control, and configuration management systems
• Advanced soldering and hand assembly (including fine-pitch components)
• Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced technicians
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and change management workflows

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)
• Military and aerospace product standards and compliance requirements
• Schematic interpretation, wire sizing, connector selection, overmolding, and potting techniques
• Root cause analysis and RCCA methodologies

Pay range and compensation package

Pay: $72k - $80k

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualastat Electronics LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.