Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

AAON, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Operate as a member of multidisciplinary teams to Installs and commissions manufacturing equipment, maintain positive control of project materials, and facilitate the work of contract labor and/or vendor installation teams. The manufacturing engineering technician’s primary responsibility is to execute and facilitate accomplishment of project tasks in accordance with the project schedule Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Continuously drives culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization. Facilitate systematic problem solving and implementing solutions to solve the root-cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes. Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization. Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes. Supports and Leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events. Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization. Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools. Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects. Assist with leadership to include identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects. Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations. Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders. Install, test, and commission capital equipment ensuring that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures. Provide technical training and cross training on all shifts to process leaders, line mechanics, and operating teams Create and maintain manufacturing routings Perform cycle time and time study analyses Possess detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology Possess detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Minimum of 3 - 5 years in industrial operations setting or equivalent manufacturing experience
Electrical, mechanical, machinist experience
Strong spoken, written, and listening communications skills
Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities
Excellent organization and time management skills
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on end use outcomes
Effective working individually and within team environments
Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with an extreme sense of urgency
Microsoft Office Professional
Electrical Equipment
Mechanical Equipment

Nice To Haves

Refrigerant Handling License a plus
Lean 6 Sigma training a plus
Additional supervisory or leadership training a plus
Possess detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology
Possess detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools

Responsibilities

Installs and commissions manufacturing equipment
Maintain positive control of project materials
Facilitate the work of contract labor and/or vendor installation teams
Execute and facilitate accomplishment of project tasks in accordance with the project schedule
Continuously drives culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization
Facilitate systematic problem solving and implementing solutions to solve the root-cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes
Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization
Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes
Supports and Leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events
Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization
Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools
Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects
Assist with leadership to include identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects
Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations
Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders
Install, test, and commission capital equipment ensuring that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures
Provide technical training and cross training on all shifts to process leaders, line mechanics, and operating teams
Create and maintain manufacturing routings
Perform cycle time and time study analyses