Description
Xtend, a leading defense technology company, is looking for a Production Engineer to join its Manufacturing Engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting production, improving manufacturing processes, and developing the tools and documentation required for efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys working closely with both production and R&D teams to solve manufacturing challenges and continuously improve production processes.
About the Role:
As a Production Engineer , you will support day-to-day production, develop assembly processes, create work instructions, and design production jigs and fixtures.
You will work closely with Production, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturability, resolve production issues, and help ensure smooth, reliable manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
• Provide ongoing technical support to production lines and assembly teams, including real-time troubleshooting on the floor.
• Design, define, and build jigs and fixtures to improve assembly accuracy, quality, and throughput.
• Develop and implement detailed work instructions, including diagrams, images, and step-by-step assembly sequences.
• Perform root cause analysis for production and quality issues and lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of production processes, focusing on efficiency, cycle time, and ergonomics.
• Train operators and assembly personnel on work processes, use of jigs, and new standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain to define and optimize production procedures.
• Maintain and update relevant production documentation
Requirements:
• Hands-on experience designing and specifying jigs and production fixtures – mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience in production/process engineering with complex electro-mechanical systems (drones, robotics, lasers, electronics) –strong advantage.
• Proven experience building assembly work instructions and technical process documentation.
• Practical technical background with hardware components, tools, and assembly processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
• Independent, proactive, and highly structured mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally (Production, R&D, Quality).
• Good level of English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Good proficiency in MS Office tools; Excel skills are an advantage.
Nice to Have
• B.Sc/Practical. in Mechanical, Electrical
• Experience with ERP Priority.
• Experience in the UAV/drone industry.
• Familiarity with visual documentation tools (video, animation, CAD for work instructions).