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# Production Support Engineer - Mechanical

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Technical Data Management Systems, Visual Systems, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, Build Process, Creo
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9208821/production-support-engineer-mechanical

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
 * Minimum of four years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or two years plus a Master's Degree
 * Knowledge of mechanical fabrication techniques and processes
 * Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
 * Experience in mechanical stack-up tolerance analyses
 * Working knowledge of common military and industry specifications and standards
 * Familiarity with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
 * Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level
 * Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Proficiency with PTC Creo or equivalent CAD software
 * Knowledge/familiarity with special processes such as passivation, anodize, prime and paint, plating, and heat treatment
 * Knowledge of and experience with raw materials and their governing specifications
 * Prior experience in Design Engineering role, especially on cooled and uncooled infrared optical systems
 * Prior experience in Quality or Supplier Quality organizations; familiarity with SAE AS9100 and AS9102
 * Experience with guided and unguided munitions, including support of test events at customer sites
 * Experience with bearings, gimbals, dewars, cameras, motors and resolvers
 * Hands-on experience with thermal, vibration, and shock environmental testing per MIL-STD-810
 * Active DoD Security Clearance

## Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to support our EO/IR seeker and precision munitions products and related technologies. If selected, you will be part of the Hardware Team supporting production programs in the Franchise Program Portfolio - a major piece of our Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product line., * Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) for mechanical and opto-mechanical suppliers. Be the expert - own the product.

 * Identify and lead continuous improvement activities aimed at mitigating or eliminating problematic designs, build processes, and test plans.
 * Work collaboratively with cross-functional team to resolve supply chain issues.
 * Collaborate with external suppliers and internal procurement teams to meet program technical requirements. Support periodic audits of suppliers' facilities and processes.
 * Engage regularly with production floor personnel to develop fixtures, improve processes, and increase product quality.
 * Provide technical assessments to Material Review Boards to resolve non-conformances. Skillfully present technical data to internal and external customers.
 * Provide technical oversight and direction to Design Drafting resources allocated to your program.
 * Work within schedule and budget constraints and elevate concerns if challenges arise.