Engineering Technician

Description:
Summary: Develops, evaluates, and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that support product specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Leads cross-functional teams in evaluating cell layouts, tooling, jigs/fixtures, and production operations to establish and document best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
* Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
* Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
* Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
* Design and procure tools/equipment.
* Train employees or conduct training to introduce new processes.
* Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principles of concurrent engineering, currently monitors part flow, communicates design changes after jobs are released.
* Promote a productive and non-disruptive work ethic within the company.
* Investigate and validate new technologies and products for future growth.
* Develop and manage Cap Ex projects pertaining to Stellar weld equipment.
* Works on floor layout, racking, cart design, in design and implementation
* Root cause analysis.
* Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
* Other duties may be assigned.

General Competencies Required:

* Capital improvement.
* Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
* Computer proficiency.
* Operations Analysis and Critical Thinking
* Problem solving with emphasis on active learning

Preferred Experience:

* MRP Systems experience preferred.
* Process Improvement.
* Problem Resolution.
* Project Management.
* Must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.

Skills Required:

* Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
* Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

* Associate's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
* Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.
* Must have knowledge of computers, manufacturing practices, tools and fixturing.
* Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
* Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
* Excellent communications skills.
* Must excel at working in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
* The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, and frequently required to reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
* Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
* Employee will be required to work indoors in a manufacturing environment and outside in all weather conditions.
* May be required to use safety glasses while performing specific tasks or while in manufacturing areas.

Additional Requirements:

* Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
* Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements:
Manufacturing & Operations, Engineering

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