Engineering Technician

The Timken Company • Rutherfordton, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Timken is seeking a motivated and results focused Engineering Technician to provide engineering problem-solving and support for product, process, tooling, and methods activities on 2nd shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must successfully complete Timken Manufacturing Operating System (TMOS) at next wave offered.
• Experience in production planning, flow, and lean manufacturing principles, grinding and/or assembly technologies and processes.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and communication skills.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Word / Excel; SAP.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year Associates degree or 5+ years of experience in a technical problem solving role.
• Prior completion of Timken Manufacturing Operating System (TMOS).
• Experience with one or more CAD packages.

Responsibilities

• Work with other Engineering team members to establish process parameters
• Conduct trials and perform basic evaluations of abrasives, tooling, EGCs, etc.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate relevant process data
• Input and professionally present data/information in the requested format
• Own NPI tooling process for rings including identification, documentation, and procurement of prototype tooling.
• Support tooling/fixturing development in support of NPI, problem solving, and development of robust processes.
• Provide procedural documentation for set-ups and other process inputs
• Initiate work requests as required for equipment maintenance/modifications
• Serve as a resource for continuous improvement efforts within the facility as requested
• Provide both formal and informal feedback as to performance of products and process inputs
• Training and development of other employees in standardized work using TWI training methodology
• Identifying and remediating incorrect standard work
• Problem solving general manufacturing issues
• Taking applicable actions to address problems, including: Implementing temporary countermeasures, Escalation of problems to next level(s)
• Ensuring associates and resources produce quality parts in an efficient manner
• Maintaining strong communication between employees, shifts, and plant leaders through leading by example, training and communicating expectations
• Ensuring plant personnel and safety policies and procedures are followed properly and consistently
• Rapid resolution of prioritized safety and quality issues
• Support processing of prototypes through required operations
• Support of Methods through maintenance of master data and initiation and facilitation of proper change management

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply on the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED