Rapiscan Systems
Manufacturing Engineer
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Overview
Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection solutions for ports, borders, military sites, high-security facilities, and checkpoints. Our systems help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud.
We offer a wide range of scanning configurations using low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technologies to meet diverse security needs. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and imaging excellence ensures best-in-class performance, reliability, and operator confidence.
Role Overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with the Cargo Research Team to transition complex designs from concept to production readiness. You’ll play a key role in design for manufacture, ensuring accuracy in BOMs and engineering drawings for efficient production.
Responsibilities
- Lead production readiness activities, including creating Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safe Working Practices.
- Structure and maintain accurate Production BOMs.
- Manage the ECR/ECN process for updates to manufacturing drawings and schematics.
- Recommend shopfloor layouts for optimal workflow.
- Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
- Operate within an ISO9001-audited quality system.
- Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support teams.
- Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Support the Production Manager and monitor Engineering Manufacturing KPIs.
- Drive Digital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives (MES, ERP, IoT, data analytics).
- Lead Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizen, root cause analysis, corrective actions).
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally for seamless NPI.
- Support value engineering and cost reduction without compromising quality.
- Identify opportunities for automation and robotics to enhance productivity.
- Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
- Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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Qualifications
- Strong grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems, including documentation and procedure development.
- Background in design for manufacture and production environments preferred.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma/LEAN methodologies; certification desirable.
- Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for shopfloor and senior leadership engagement.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (D365) and production data reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Degree in an engineering discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Professional registration (CEng, IEng, or equivalent) advantageous.
- Knowledge of GD&T and advanced CAD/PLM systems.
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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
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