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 learningPreferred 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, EngineeringPIe0d81c2a388e-4666by Jobble