Product Transition Engineer & Test Specialist

Twenty-Six Defense; Hollins (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Product Transition Sr. Technician to support new product introductions by bridging Product Development and Operations. You will conduct engineering tests, perform lean six sigma analyses, design fixtures and processes, and build prototypes.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting product, process and equipment issues, documenting steps, and collaborating with engineering staff, design leads, and facility personnel to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering/technical experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Effective interpersonal skills (team player) and trainer.
• Ability to perform process engineering tasks appropriate to experience.
• Soldering Certified or ability to certify.
• Electronics experience.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies.
• Computer literacy
• Preferred CAD experience, Windchill, Cadence

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tests and analyze data to support process development and optimization
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment, identifying root causes of issues
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure designs meet cost and manufacturability targets and to schedule use of production equipment
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute insights on manufacturing capability, potential failure modes, process controls, and process qualification

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Product Transition Sr. Technician to support new product introductions by bridging Product Development and Operations. You will conduct engineering tests, perform lean six sigma analyses, design fixtures and processes, and build prototypes.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting product, process and equipment issues, documenting steps, and collaborating with engineering staff, design leads, and facility personnel to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.