Engineering Technician II

Fox Factory•Garfield, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II is a hands-on technical role supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, programming, part quoting, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. The technician works closely with Production Management, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, process capability, and manufacturing cost accuracy. The role provides advanced technical support for CNC mills and lathes, fiber lasers, brake presses, and robotic weld cells. It independently troubleshoots manufacturing issues, develops and improves processes, supports new product introductions, assists with equipment and automation projects, and provides technical input for new and existing part quotations.

Requirements

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
At least 4 years of relevant manufacturing, engineering technician, machining, fabrication, automation, or process development experience.
Hands-on experience with multiple manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, or industrial automation.
Ability to independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Working knowledge of measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to safely work around industrial machinery, robotics, welding equipment, lasers, and material handling systems.
Ability to regularly work in a manufacturing environment; stand and walk for extended periods; and bend, reach, and climb around manufacturing machinery.
Ability to occasionally lift and move tooling, fixtures, parts, or equipment components weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring equipment, computers, and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC milling and turning, CNC programming, or CAM software.
Experience with fiber laser cutting equipment and CNC brake presses.
Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots and robotic MIG welding systems.
Experience with CAD software and manufacturing fixture or tooling design.
Experience with automated material handling, machine tending, or manufacturing automation.
Experience working in a high-mix sheet metal fabrication and machining environment.
Ability to train and mentor less-experienced employees.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize opportunities for automation, process simplification, and productivity improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support for CNC milling, CNC turning, fiber laser cutting, brake press forming, robotic welding, and other fabrication processes.
Troubleshoot manufacturing problems involving equipment, tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, part quality, cycle time, and operator methods.
Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods to increase safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.
Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and downtime.
Support preparation of manufacturing quotes for new and existing parts and assemblies.
Identify special tooling, fixtures, gauges, programming, or capital equipment required to manufacture quoted products.
Evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness, reduce cost, or improve production efficiency.
Assist with creation, modification, and troubleshooting of CNC programs.
Develop and improve machining fixtures, work-holding methods, and tooling strategies.
Troubleshoot dimensional, surface-finish, tool-life, chatter, chip-control, and machining-related quality issues.
Assist operators and setup personnel with complex setups and machining issues.
Work with production and maintenance personnel to identify causes of downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Assist with machine and automation upgrades.
Work with equipment manufacturers and outside vendors when advanced technical support is required.
Assist Maintenance with complex equipment troubleshooting when manufacturing process knowledge is required.
Assist with development of process documentation, including work instructions and setup documentation.
Support improvements to OEE, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.
Train operators, setup personnel, technicians, and other employees on new or revised manufacturing processes.
Independently troubleshoot manufacturing process problems.
Develop and implement tooling and fixture improvements.
Modify CNC, laser, brake press, or robotic programs within the technician's area of expertise.
Develop manufacturing process assumptions and technical inputs for part quotations.
Support new equipment and product launches.
Coordinate directly with equipment suppliers and technical vendors.
Provide technical guidance to operators and setup personnel.
Recognize when a problem requires escalation to Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, or outside technical resources.