R&D Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Research and Development Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE : TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares.  Company Profile Company Name : Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Group (NYSE : TDG)

Industry : Aerospace / Defense Products & Services

Number of Employees : 250Job Overview Title : Research and Development Technician II (R & D)

Job Family : Engineering

Reports to : R & D Manager

Works with : Mid level Managers, Technicians, Engineers and Production employees

Location : Camden, AR, USA

Type : Full Time

Job Summary

Utilizing basic principles of science, engineering, and mathematics to aid engineers in solving technical problems in the research and development environment.  Utilizing standard concepts, practices, and procedures used in the pyrotechnic / flare countermeasures field.  Performs general functions for blending, forming, assembly, and testing of pyrotechnic / explosive products not just limited to MTV products.  Performs these duties under only general supervision. Technician relies on experience, education and judgment to plan and accomplish goals safely.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads and / or mentors less experienced Technicians and / or Production employees.
• Sets up and uses various machines, fixtures and equipment both in the manufacture and testing of the product.
• Work with a variety of different products outside of the legacy MTV flare products currently in production.
• Builds products to print and / or engineering instructions.
• Conducts organized and accurate experiments
• Provide feedback to engineers and chemists on common blending, forming, assembly, and testing of products to aid with product and process development based on experience.
• Actively participates in engineering meetings, including but not limited to drawing reviews, design reviews, process hazard analyses, design FMEAs, process FMEAs.
• Takes initiative to improve R&D work areas in accordance with lean principles.
• Support transition of R&D products to Production including demonstrating mixing, forming, assembly, and testing practices.
• Work with other R&D staff to plan and execute tasks efficiently.
• Accurately collects data and record results on various research and development projects.
• Complies with all R&D policies such as Design and Development Standards (ISO) and procedures related to safety / environmental.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

Armtec Competencies

Education / Previous Experience Requirements

Work Hours

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