Production Engineer

Primary Function:

Troy 7, Inc. is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to support ongoing missile system testing and evaluation efforts. This role involves coordinating and overseeing production-related aspects of missile testing, including stand firings, soldier-fired events, vehicle-based launches, and captive carry flight tests. The Production Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that system upgrades are effectively validated against baseline configurations by supporting data collection and analysis across a wide range of environmental conditions. Responsibilities will include test planning, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the missile systems meet performance, reliability, and safety standards throughout the test lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of production planning for complex defense programs.
• Conduct in-depth technical evaluations of production proposals to assess feasibility, cost realism, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve product flow.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and production plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain) to support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all production processes meet applicable government regulations, safety standards, and contract requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requirements related to government projects.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 16 years of experience in a production engineering or manufacturing support role.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• Experience working on government or defense contracts (DoD, NASA, etc.) or in a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with government contracting regulations (e.g., DFARS, MIL-STD, AS9100, ITAR).
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Working Environment:

A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Some travel is required, depending upon program requirements. Overtime may be required.

Preference Statement:

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement:

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Note: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.