Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Technician assists Engineering with creating, improving, and maintaining products and processes. This role assists in defining and implementing IT related manufacturing processes.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assist manufacturing engineering and IT in defining and implementing processes and hardware to improve production information flow, control and display. Information to include engineering-controlled prints, work instructions and product specifications.
• Help lead efforts in defining and implementing error-proofing / mistake-proofing related to document flow, product identification and product processing. This could include barcoding, scanning, weighing and minor fixture/equipment design.
• Assist manufacturing engineering with process and equipment related projects. Responsibilities may include time observations, labor balancing, simple fixture design, process testing/monitoring and other manufacturing related responsibilities.
• Inspire, motivate and lead others in utilizing Lean manufacturing tools to deliver results. Assist with continuous improvement and Lean tool implementations.
• Assist quality and design engineering in product and process design and improvements.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in Industrial or Mechanical Design or related field; or a commensurate level of experience in

CAD design, prototyping, or manufacturing process control.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing related field

Required Licenses

• Driver's License

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in ERP Software.
• Skilled in 3D CAD.
• Skilled in IT hardware or software.
• Skilled in advanced mathematics.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovative - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisor responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to medium work; Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Talking, and Hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to an office environment along with inside production environment, including noise, vibration, and other hazards from a production-based environment.

Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Associate degree or higher in Industrial or Mechanical Design or related field; or a commensurate level of experience in CAD design, prototyping, or manufacturing process control. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing related field
• 2 - 3 years: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to problem solve. Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English. Ability to effectively communicate.
• 2 - 3 years: Skilled in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office. Skilled in ERP Software. Skilled in 3D CAD. Skilled in IT hardware or software. Skilled in advanced mathematics.

Education

• Associates or better