Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

Essential Responsibilities/Activities/Abilities

• Continuously drives culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization.
• Facilitate systematic problem solving and implementing solutions to solve the root-cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes.
• Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization.
• Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Supports and Leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events.
• Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization.
• Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects.
• Aid in leadership to identify opportunities, define and financially justify projects.
• Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations.
• Aid in establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders.

Install, Test, and Commission Capital Equipment

• Ensure that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures.

Technical Training and Cross Training

• Create and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Perform cycle time and time study analyses.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years in industrial operations setting or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, machinist experience.
• Licenses: Refrigerant Handling License a plus.
• Certifications: None.

Additional Supervisory or Leadership Training

• Preferred: Lean 6 Sigma training.

Work Environment

• Office with periodic visits to the test lab and manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.