Manufacturing Engineer - Clean Room - 2nd Shift
Company: RAM Aviation, Space & Defense
Location: Saint George
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: RAM Aviation, Space
& Defense is a leader in aerospace innovation, powering flight and
space exploration with precision solenoids, valves, and actuators.
Since 1975, we’ve supported missions like the Space Shuttle and
continue to deliver mission-critical components for commercial,
defense, and satellite systems. As one of Southern Utah’s largest
employers, we drive economic growth and offer high-skilled careers
in engineering and manufacturing. From our advanced facility in St.
George, we build the future of aerospace—on time, with excellence,
and as a team. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology and
help shape the future of flight and space exploration. Your career
takes off here! As a Manufacturing Engineer (Cleanroom - 2nd Shift)
, you are the heartbeat of our production floor. This is not a desk
job; you will be on the line, working shoulder-to-shoulder with
assemblers to optimize the build process for our precision
solenoids. Your mission is to eliminate waste, balance the line,
and make the operator’s job easier and more repeatable. You will
champion Lean principles within the cleanroom, troubleshoot
bottlenecks in real-time, and ensure that our high-mix, low-volume
production meets the rigorous quality standards of spaceflight.
Duties and Responsibilities Process Optimization (Lean Focus): Lead
the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles within the
assembly value stream. You will continuously analyze process flows
to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste (Muda), and improve line
balancing. Shop Floor Support: Serve as the immediate technical
support for production. If a process stalls or a machine goes down,
you are the first responder to troubleshoot and restore flow.
Continuous Improvement: Plan and facilitate Kaizen events with
cross-functional teams (operators, quality, maintenance) to solve
chronic production issues. Documentation & Standardization: Create
and refine manufacturing documentation, including Work
Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Process
Routings. You ensure that "Best Practices" are documented and
followed. Operator Training: Develop training modules and certify
operators on critical assembly processes. You will coach the team
on proper techniques to ensure consistency. Process Reliability:
Establish preventative maintenance protocols for assembly equipment
and monitor process capability to ensure zero defects. New Product
Readiness: Partner with design engineering to provide "Design for
Assembly" (DFA) feedback. You ensure that new products are designed
to be built efficiently on the floor. Audit Readiness: Maintain
process compliance for Nadcap and Customer audits, ensuring all
shop floor activities match the documentation. Requirements: Legal:
Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and
drug screening. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent
resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the
U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
Education: B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is required. Experience:
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus
on assembly operations. Lean Mindset: Strong understanding of Lean
principles (5S, One-Piece Flow, Value Stream Mapping, Visual
Management). Practical experience leading continuous improvement
projects is highly preferred. Technical Writing: Ability to write
clear, concise Work Instructions that are easy for operators to
follow. Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot process failures
using root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone). Communication:
Excellent interpersonal skills. You must be able to build trust
with operators and communicate effectively with management.
Preferred Skills: Experience with Cleanroom assembly environments.
Basic knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks) for reading drawings or minor
fixture adjustments (preferred, but not required). Why You’ll Love
Working at RAM – Our Benefits At RAM Aviation, Space & Defense, we
believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support
your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term success. Our
benefits include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -
Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits - Additional protection
and peace of mind when you need it most. Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal, financial, and
emotional well-being. Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays -
Generous time off to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
Paid Parental Leave - Time to bond with your new addition and
transition smoothly back to work. 401(K) Retirement Account - Plan
for your future with our 401(K) retirement account, complete with
an employer match. Tuition Assistance - Invest in your education
and future growth with our tuition assistance program. Flexible
Work Schedule - Balance your work and personal life with a flexible
work schedule. We are committed to creating an environment where
our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. EEO
(Equal Employment Opportunity) RAM Aviation, Space & Defense is an
equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the
decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based
on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status,
age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any
other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In
addition, it is the policy of RAM Aviation, Space & Defense to
provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have
protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,
regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. We
welcome former military and law enforcement applicants!
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