Engineering Technician - Sustaining

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Life cycle management of core product lines through maintenance, enhancement, and value engineering initiatives.
• Implement Engineering Changes (ECs) related to the telescopic and fixed seating product lines.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of design documentation, drawings, BOM’s, test data, technical manuals, and other related technical product documentation.
• Support product and labor cost reduction initiatives in achieving annual cost reduction goals.
• Support Cause and Corrective Action implementations for product-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with Procurement team and vendor base to resolve product and material sourcing issues.
• Work with the Manufacturing team to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of product line enhancements/new product line extensions from concept through production release.
• Assist in the design, setup, and performance of product testing.
• Document product test procedures and results.
• Support broader team in problem solving, planning, strategy, etc.

Competencies

• Customer focused problem solver.
• Superior ability to achieve anticipated results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, make commitments, and manage several concurrent projects through to completion on schedule.
• Familiarity with metal forming/joining, casting, machining, and molding/extruding plastics processes.
• Design and manufacturing knowledge of wood components and soft goods is a plus.
• Comfortable working with common shop tools and building and testing prototypes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• History of continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Can readily adapt to changing scope and priorities.

Education/Experience/Additional Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or Drafting, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• High level of proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Experience using rapid prototyping processes and product testing.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Occasional, short duration travel is required.