Manufacturing Engineering Technician

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA • Laconia, NH

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About The Position

Uses technical knowledge, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude to assist engineers with process and tooling development, data collecting and analysis, and clerical record keeping. Implements disposition of non-conformances as prescribed by engineering. Works with project teams to implement improvement initiatives and reduce risks. Provides direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree (A. S.) from two-year or community college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Inputs data into MRP system; performs various shop floor control and material planning functions as may be required to process rework and customer returned material to meet production requirements.
• Implements manufacturing methods as prescribed by engineering using best practice six sigma and lean manufacturing theory.
• Assists engineers with developing engineering change proposals to specifications and drawings. Creates part specific work instructions.
• Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with researching outside vendor product specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, etc. Evaluates and verifies purchased products used in production meet specifications and quality standards.
• Gathers information and data used by management regarding manufacturing capabilities, production times and scheduling, staffing requirements, and other production considerations.
• Assists engineers with research and development of new product design, required tooling, and efficient production methods on new parts.
• Possesses a rudimentary knowledge of rigid tube, flexible hose, and metal joining manufacturing processes; applies this knowledge to manufacturing process.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

What This Job Offers

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