Engineering Technician

Location: Tanner, AL

Shift: 1st Shift Pay: $35-$40/hr

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Tanner, Alabama, to identify an experienced Engineering Technician to support manufacturing engineering and process improvement initiatives.

The Engineering Technician will work closely with Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and production teams to develop, implement, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes. This position will support new product launches, equipment installations, process optimization, continuous improvement, and technical training within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing new products, manufacturing processes, and production technologies.
• Support Process Engineers in developing equipment specifications, controls, and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate equipment design changes, modifications, and change control activities.
• Assist with developing and maintaining technical equipment manuals and operating procedures.
• Support manufacturing process design, equipment layouts, and production flow improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Oversee the installation and implementation of new manufacturing equipment and technologies.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct and analyze Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate process trials, production runs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Process Change Management, APQP, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities.
• Develop work instructions, procedures, and training materials for manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical training and support to production operators and manufacturing technicians.
• Support new product launches and ensure required manufacturing documentation is completed.
• Assist with developing and maintaining APQP documentation, including Control Plans, Process Sheets, and PFMEAs.
• Participate in engineering and program management meetings, including DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA reviews.
• Provide technical input and support for tooling design, development, and implementation.
• Maintain required engineering and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience conducting Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Fundamental understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing statistics.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA, and manufacturing process development preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.