Manufacturing Engineer Technician

BraunAbility•Winamac, IN

About The Position

Job Description: This entry-level role involves monitoring and addressing daily and emerging issues at both the product and value stream levels. This individual collaborates closely with production and support teams to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Additionally, they enhance manufacturing processes by analyzing design requirements and production methods. This position requires simultaneous coordination with design engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure process capability and production readiness. For over 50 years BraunAbility products have been changing the lives of people with physical disabilities. We invite you to explore employment opportunities and be a part of what we do!

Requirements

Safety Focused
Computer skills- Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to demonstrate basic Excel fundamentals. Must be able to demonstrate basic PowerPoint fundamentals. Must be able to demonstrate basic Epicor fundamentals.
Communication proficiency both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills
Ability to safely use power tools and manufacturing equipment
Team Player
Hands-on with manufacturing equipment
Ability to work with a cross-functional team
Basic understanding of BOM structure and reading manufacturing prints
Must be able to use inspection and measurement equipment (tapes, calipers, gauges, etc.)
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
HS diploma or GED required.
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
A combination of education and/or work experience equal to 2 years will also be considered.
Prior training on manufacturing processes needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple products/conversions and processes preferred

Responsibilities

Drive safety and ergonomic improvements to processes
Train production on new processes
Assist with validation of processes involving continuous improvement projects
Sourcing and implementing tool requests
Auditing processes to verify BOM structure matches materials point of use in production (Epicor)
Track improvements and calculate efficiency gains in spreadsheets (Excel)
Communicate improvements in PowerPoint for presentations
Communicates with engineers and production to address and resolve questions/issues
Implement lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Establishes part presentation and delivery method from warehouse to Point of Use (POU)
Willingness to learn and use AutoCAD
Ensure proper fixtures, templates, and jigs are available for production