Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd shift

nVent Electric • San Diego, CA

82d • $20 - $37

About The Position

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience; a 2-year or 4-year degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical thinking abilities.
• Initiative to be a self-starter and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility in swiftly evolving business situations and the capacity to excel in a dynamic work setting.
• Proficiency, or the capacity to acquire, computer software such as Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, and SolidWorks.
• Ability to detail processes in work instruction format.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime for manufacturing-related issues.
• Evaluate and order essential tools and fixtures to promote safety and efficiency for production team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with new product launches and process development. Recommend product improvements and maintain standard drawings and work instructions.
• Support manufacturing of custom/standard product bills, routings, and supplemental data.
• Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured products.
• Understand product complexity and equipment requirements to select appropriate manufacturing lines/processes.
• Work with multi-functional team members on capital planning and acquisition projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED