Engineering Technician I

HSM • Fort Smith, AR

10h • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways. At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, forming, welding, assembly, foam processing, or related operations.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with measurement tools, dimensional verification, and basic manufacturing quality expectations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, CAD, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing, fabrication, CNC, maintenance, welding, tooling, or technical production support may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, automotive, transportation, industrial, or related production environments preferred.
• Exposure to metal fabrication, foam manufacturing, assembly operations, CNC equipment, welding, or technical manufacturing support preferred.
• Exposure to CNC equipment, tooling systems, robotics interfaces, or automated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Exposure to CAD software, ERP/MRP systems, or technical manufacturing systems preferred.
• General awareness of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, or structured problem-solving methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering activities across fabrication, forming, assembly, welding, foam, and related operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting process concerns related to safety, quality, throughput, or efficiency.
• Support setup verification, process checks, production readiness, and operational improvement activities.
• Participate in production trials, engineering evaluations, and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Assist with prototype builds, pilot runs, and pre-production activities for new and revised products.
• Support manufacturability evaluations and product launch readiness.
• Help with fixture adjustments, tooling support, setup preparation, and engineering change implementation.
• Document observations, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities during launch and transition activities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of setup sheets, work instructions, visual standards, and process documentation.
• Help maintain BOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation accuracy.
• Assist with PFMEA, control plans, process flows, and engineering change documentation.
• Support audit preparation, documentation control, and process verification activities.
• Assist with initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, and waste reduction.
• Provide basic technical support for CNC equipment, fabrication machinery, tooling, and assembly processes.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities under Engineering guidance.
• Help with time studies, workflow observations, line balancing, capacity evaluations, equipment installation, startup, and process validation.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree