Manufacturing Engineering Tech II

PowerSecure, Inc.•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MET) supports Production in partnership with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Supervisors. The role enables a fast response to bills of materials, design, and manufacturability improvements or problems that impede assembly operations. The MET also serves as a liaison between design engineering and production team members during prototype and pilot builds, identifies where manufacturing assembly or standardized work instructions could improve productivity or quality, and assists with designing and implementing tooling and fixtures. The position provides plant-floor support for generator and switchgear assembly, manufacturing processes, product structures, BOMs, routings, part setup, and material flow. The MET gathers data within manufacturing to support Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives and promotes waste identification and elimination through Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen. The role may require travel to the DI-Randleman manufacturing facility, extended hours, and weekends, and includes training and mentoring less experienced Manufacturing Engineering Technicians. The work is performed in both a factory and an open-office setting. Physical demands are approximately 30% seated desk and computer work and 70% walking and standing on the shop floor, with lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience, with at least four years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience in manufacturing and/or assembly lines.
Strong computer and AutoDesk skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and experience with computer database systems.
Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks; AutoCAD is a plus, for troubleshooting manufacturability issues.
Basic understanding of an ERP system, preferably IFS.
Results-oriented, able to maintain positive relationships with all levels of staff, work as a team player, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes of manufacturability problems and suggest corrective measures.
Strong communication skills when resolving assembly problems with assembly team members and shop supervisors.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams to achieve operational results.
Knowledge of bills of materials and product structures, and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, Kaizen, or project management concepts, including scope management, planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
Self-starter with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership within area of responsibility.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Welding and/or metal fabrication experience.
AutoCAD experience.
Experience with the IFS ERP system.

Responsibilities

Work with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Supervisors to identify process-improvement and labor-efficiency opportunities in generator and switchgear assembly; coordinate implementation decisions with production and manufacturing engineering management and follow up to ensure completion.
Provide technical assistance with manufacturing products and processes.
Support Manufacturing Engineering and Production with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.
Train production employees as needed on manufacturing processes, work instructions, and change management.
Support product structures, bills of materials, routings, and part setup to ensure manufacturability and optimal material flow.
Promote and educate employees on waste identification and elimination using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
Gather data within the manufacturing process to support Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Travel to the DI-Randleman manufacturing facility and work extended hours and weekends as required.
Train and mentor less experienced Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.