Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Regal Rexnord • Radford, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Kollmorgen, our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners and each other. We are searching for qualified Manufacturing Engineering Technician candidates. This employee will ensure associates have the resources, direction, and knowledge to do their job properly. The primary objective of the Manufacturing Engineering Team is to facilitate the manufacture of Kollmorgen products by removing obstacles to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

Requirements

• 7 years’ minimum experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team or to work independently with little to no oversite
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or applicable technical training
• 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician
• Process experience in a minimum of 5 of the major (cell level) process used in the production of electric motor components
• Recognized as a subject matter expert or trainer in at least one manufacturing process
• Experience with a minimum of 3 of the ABS tools
• Experience working in a Lean Production environment and using 3 or more of the following tools: 6-sigma, Single piece flow, Variation reduction, Standard work, Value stream mapping, 5s

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, track, and report on key performance metrics and lead problem solving efforts related to product, process, or equipment issues when those metrics are not met
• Investigate and create rework plans for discrepant products and direct corrective actions
• Provide guidance and training to Production Associates
• Determine tooling needs for production and lead tooling improvement efforts
• Identify needed equipment replacements and create Capital Appropriation Request (CAR)
• Work with Design Engineering to support introduction of new products, including cost estimates, tooling design, prototyping, and FMEA activity
• Participate in Kaizen events as a sub-team leader or subject matter expert

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree