MFG ENGINEER TECHNICIAN I

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician I is responsible for developing, designing, implementing and managing tooling, processes, and procedures. Training of all personnel on improvements or implementation of tooling, processes, and procedures is key. This position is also responsible for project management that may include large capital expenditures or cost saving initiatives that impact safety, maintenance, quality, on time delivery (OTD), efficiency and inventory. This position will support operations for all types of continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, justify, implement, and manage capital projects including machine and fixturing purchases, shop floor layout designs, material handling equipment, product troubleshooting, etc.
• Develop training materials and train all personnel on improved or new tooling, machines, processes, and procedures.
• Create and execute improvements to achieve goals established in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Use real-time problem-solving tools to implement root cause solutions surrounding safety, quality, OTD, productivity, efficiency, cost savings, etc.
• Support new product development and ETO projects ensuring successful manufacturability.
• Perform all layout and estimating needs as required. Main duties will include general maintenance of layouts as continuous improvement takes place.
• Utilize scorecard performance and key metrics to prioritize efforts on tasks and projects.
• Implement and maintain 5S and housekeeping efforts throughout manufacturing and in collaboration with direct personnel.
• Collaborate and build relationships with Planners and Engineering to maintain routers in JDE to support accurate costing and profitability.
• Collaborate and build relationship with sales and marketing to develop new product offerings in a research and development capacity.
• Leverage knowledge of other degreed Engineers regarding methodology, skills, experience and tools.
• Travel, including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience preferred.

Skills

• Metal forming, welding, grinding, machining, manufacturing, including general CAM and/or layout experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing and time sensitive environment while prioritizing multiple tasks in parallel.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing knowledge or related concepts.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue successful resolution of safety risks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.
• Some CAD experience preferred.
• Must have a thorough understanding of drafting and knowledge of engineering principles and techniques including various sheet metal fabrication processes and installation procedures.

Pay

• Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually
• Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary based on company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Schedule

• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position

Work environment

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.