About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Aftermarket | Thermal Switches):
Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems and aerospace components that support safety-critical operations across commercial and military aviation. Within our Aftermarket organization, the Thermal Switch product line supports the manufacture, sustainment, and continuous improvement of highly reliable thermal protection devices used in demanding aerospace and industrial applications. Our teams are focused on operational excellence, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous innovation to support long-term customer success.
Position Summary
Acron Aviation is seeking a motivated Senior Production Test Systems Engineer to support our growing Thermal Switch product line. This role focuses on improving manufacturing test operations through automation, process optimization, throughput improvements, and test system modernization.
The successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Product Engineering teams to identify production bottlenecks, improve test efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality. This position offers an opportunity to directly influence manufacturing performance by implementing innovative test solutions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on troubleshooting with strategic improvement projects.
Production Test Support
Maintain and support production test equipment used in Thermal Switch manufacturingTroubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and fixture issues impacting production outputProvide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and test techniciansInvestigate test failures and implement corrective actions to improve first-pass yieldDevelop and maintain production test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation
Process Improvement & Throughput Enhancement
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks affecting test throughputAnalyze production metrics and test cycle times to drive efficiency improvementsImplement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesReduce manual operations through automation and process simplificationPartner with Operations to improve workflow, equipment utilization, and production capacityDevelop metrics and dashboards to monitor test performance and manufacturing efficiency
Test System Modernization
Upgrade and modernize legacy test equipment and software platformsEvaluate new technologies that improve reliability, maintainability, and throughputDesign and implement automated test solutions to reduce labor content and improve consistencyImprove test data collection, reporting, and traceability capabilitiesSupport future production line expansion and capacity growth initiatives
Quality & Reliability
Support root cause investigations related to product quality and manufacturing escapesImplement improvements that strengthen process control and product consistencyAssist in validating process changes and equipment upgradesSupport calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment qualification activitiesCollaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Production, Quality, and Product Development teamsParticipate in continuous improvement events and operational excellence initiativesProvide technical training and guidance to production and test personnelLead small- to medium-sized engineering projects from concept through implementation
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline4+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, production engineering, automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production support environmentsExperience troubleshooting automated test systems, fixtures, and production equipmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologiesExperience with data analysis and performance metric reportingAbility to work effectively with production personnel and cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting high-volume or repetitive manufacturing environmentsExperience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE)Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologiesFamiliarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systemsProgramming or scripting experience using Visual Basic, LabWindows/CVI, or similar toolsExperience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, and production reporting toolsExperience implementing automation or modernization projects that resulted in measurable throughput improvements
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additional Information:
Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer.