Engineering Technician

CompoSecure • Pierce, NE

13d • $53,800 - $80,800

About The Position

The Engineering Technician provides hands-on support for manufacturing operations, partnering with Production and Engineering to maintain stable, efficient, and well-documented processes. The role supports yield improvement, defect reduction, and continuous improvement through data collection, root-cause analysis, documentation, and training. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, comfortable working on the production floor, and able to collaborate across departments to resolve problems and improve process performance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to self-check work for accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• High level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and conceptual thinking.
• Comfort working on the production floor in a hands-on technical support role.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school certification or degree.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily, order-level support to production teams to help meet operational needs, quality standards, and delivery goals.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering and Production for troubleshooting, process clarification, and consistent execution.
• Collect, analyze, and report defect and process data to support yield improvement and quality initiatives.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation for process, equipment, or quality issues.
• Support timely corrective-action responses for assigned projects and production issues.
• Support training for operators and technicians on consistent process execution and adherence to standard work.
• Assist Engineering with knowledge transfer during new equipment introductions and process changes.
• Escalate unresolved process or equipment issues with clear data and recommendations.
• Support Engineering Change Notices through documentation updates, training, and production rollout.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and support sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production issues, recommending data-driven improvements to process parameters and operating methods to improve yield and reduce waste.
• Support engineering experiments and trials by monitoring processes, collecting and analyzing test data, and preparing test summary reports.
• Engage in and support companywide safety and cleanliness programs.
• Meet Environmental Management System compliance obligations, including contributing to recycling guidelines, proper waste practices, and other environmental performance practices.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including group healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending account, group term life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the hire date.
• May be eligible to participate in an annual or quarterly incentive plan based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

What This Job Offers

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