ME Tech - Kahr (METEC006768)

RBC•Tucson, AZ

24d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports the Manufacturing Engineering Department and reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role requires excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. The successful candidate is a flexible, self-directed problem solver who can manage change and frequent interruptions while focusing on effectiveness. The technician provides technical and general support to the Manufacturing Engineering team and operations, maintains manufacturing process documentation, supports engineering administration and front-end business activities, evaluates supplier issues, and helps coordinate capital equipment acquisition and implementation. The position also implements process documentation, trains production personnel, and participates in engineering changes. Safety, continual improvement, quality, cost reduction, waste minimization, and manufacturing efficiency are central to the work. The position requires compliance with ITAR and EAR. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or have refugee or asylee status; non-U.S. citizens may be restricted from certain programs.

Requirements

Associate degree plus 2 years of manufacturing or related experience, or a high school diploma/GED plus at least 3 years of manufacturing or related experience in lieu of a degree.
Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the position.
Demonstrated hands-on abilities and basic computer abilities through employment or personal projects.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and procedures and ensure blueprint compliance.
Ability to interpret and write clear technical instructions.
Must meet ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or refugee or asylee status; some programs may restrict non-U.S. citizens.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills; problem-solving ability; flexibility; self-direction; and ability to manage change and frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt or certification in Six Sigma and Lean Principles.
Pursuing or interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability.
Promote continual improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, reduce manufacturing costs and waste, and improve efficiency.
Provide technical and general support to the Manufacturing Engineering team and operations at all levels.
Interpret and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including routers, RWPs, SOPs, and work orders.
Process and track engineering administrative responsibilities.
Provide technical data for front-end business activities.
Evaluate supplier issues and provide technical guidance.
Coordinate the acquisition and implementation of capital equipment and expenditures.
Implement process documentation and provide training for production personnel.
Actively participate in the engineering change process.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.