Engineering Technician

EJ•Jordan Township, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

EJ has an immediate opening for a Engineering Technician. We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. The employee is responsible for assisting the Water Products Engineering team with various projects related to new supplier onboarding, current supplier quality monitoring, shipping, sales and customer support, as well as being responsible for setup and maintenance of tooling and manufacturing information in M3 system and beyond.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
Advanced computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read technical specifications and apply them to EJ’s Water Products Line
Mechanical aptitude with “hands on” manufacturing capabilities
Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and some experience designing mechanical systems and products
Ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong problem-solving abilities; adept at identifying and resolving issues efficiently
Effective communication skills; able to follow oral and written instructions
Organizational skills; capable of prioritizing tasks and maintaining a structured work environment
Self-motivated; able to stay focused and complete tasks independently
Team-oriented; able to collaborate effectively within a team
Leadership qualities; able to foster a positive and productive work environment
Commitment to continuous learning; actively seeks personal and professional growth opportunities
High School diploma or GED
3+ years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Effective verbal communication skills, particularly in group settings
Proficiency in calculating percentages and working with fractions
Strong foundational math skills
Ability to follow and execute instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, internet navigation, email, and the ability to learn department-specific software programs

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with casting design is a plus

Responsibilities

Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Responsible for integrity and consistency of data entered into M3 and Salesforce.
Processing of NPR’s, ECR’s, Consumables, Material Certifications, and Salesforce Case requests
Support production when introducing new design features and or products.
Maintain third party certifying body records.
Aid in development and monitoring of job-related work instructions.
Assist in new supplier approval and onboarding.
Handle special shipping and receiving requests
Support Production and Quality teams when necessary.
New item creation for hydrants, valves, components, tooling, assemblies, kits, and resale/purchase item types.
Review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Document and maintain Item Master setup parameters.
Interaction/communication with various individuals and departments across EJ (Product Development, Pattern Shop, Elmira Foundry, Ardmore Foundry, Muskegon Composites, Sales, Finance, Pricing, Sourcing, Marketing, etc.)
Collect and review item master data via effective communication with various departments
Assign finished good part numbers and manage part numbering system.
Ensuring all item and change requests comply with best practices.
Identify and resolve item master data issues.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.