Manufacturing Engineering Technician jobs in Almont, ND

The purpose of this position is to provide guidance and support to production in the area of Manufacturing Engineering and to provide a work environment in which coworkers have the tools, training and leadership to build a quality product. The Engineering goal is to improve profits & cash flow, strive to eliminate waste, provide a stable workflow while meeting program schedules, improving processes, and monitor and ensure that a quality product is produced through teamwork.

Essential Job Functions of Process Engineering Technician

• Familiarize with, interpret, and understand customer specifications, data, as well as customer piece part drawings
• Prepare and update written instructions
• Effectively communicate with customers and KMM personnel
• Conduct research to improve processes for manufacturing
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing process
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs
• Work closely with co-workers, including inspectors responsible for quality control and operators manufacturing product
• Assist with management and updating of Engineering instructions and forms
• Train/mentor/assist KMM personnel (manufacturing, quality and engineering) on new assembly procedures and documented processes within KMM
• Problem solve daily issues dealing with product specifications and conformity
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by job task
• Adhere to all KMM safety policies and practices as well as manufacturer recommendations on operation of all equipment and tools
• Assist with LEAN manufacturing by becoming a practitioner and assisting with the following:
  • Trained to basic Lean principles and practices
  • Make process improvements at the individual and unit level
  • Apply Lean Problem Solving tools to projects at the individual and unit level
  • Participate as a strong process improvement team member
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required