Junior Engineer

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Job Description


Job Title: Junior Engineer Date: 05/01/2025

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer


Summary

At Research Tool & Die Works, we are seeking a highly motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on producing electrical systems hardware for the defense and industrial sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level engineer to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of precision-built hardware in a mission-critical industry. The candidate must be able to work from blueprints and sketches to create or modify prototypes, tools, dies, fixtures, and molds. Furthermore, the candidate will be required to operate lathes, grinders, milling, saws, and boring machines to produce the required tools and design and manufacturing software including AutoCAD and Mastercam.


Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the design, development, and manufacturing of electrical system hardware for defense and industrial applications.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of manufacturing process documentation, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, and supply chain) to resolve production issues and improve efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing defects or process deviations.
• Participate in design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews and assist in implementing design improvements.
• Help evaluate new materials, tools, and manufacturing methods to optimize production processes.
• Adhere to company Malpractice, Safety, & Ethics Policies

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with AutoCAD design software and Mastercam manufacturing software
• Completed an apprenticeship or on-the-job training program
• Technical or apprentice certificate preferred
• Able to independently perform a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors
• 5 to 7 years of related experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good habits of keeping workstations clean along with being punctual and honest
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor

This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.

This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position; overtime will be scheduled as needed. The standard shift is from 7:00 AM-4:15 PM Monday-Thursday and 7:00 AM-12:00 PM on Friday. Research Tool & Die Works provides an extensive benefits package in which employees can participate, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation, 401K with employer contributions, and transportation assistance. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to grow within a great organization!


This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular posit