Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Nordson Corporation•Arab, AL

15d

About The Position

Nordson Medical - Atrion, a global leader in high quality medical device manufacturing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team in Arab, Alabama as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The Manufacturing Engineering Technician shall, at a minimum, be responsible for the following functions: Assist in gathering data for engineering studies/projects for new processes, process changes and improvements to (1) improve safety in manufacturing, (2) improve product quality and uniformity, and (3) increase production efficiency and decrease standard costs. Assist in the transition of product from prototype to production. Develop and recommend procedures and methods, and prepares technical reports and documentation Perform rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies. Assist with process validations (IQ, OQ, and PQ) Assure customer quality expectations are reflected in all products being produced. Communications with engineering staff, co-workers, customers, vendors and other business contacts. Interpret requirements and convert them into detailed procedures/work instructions. Partner with engineering staff to help customers solve technical issues and determine customer requirements. Participate in and support CI Lean team activities such as 6S, Rapid Improvement Event (RIE), and other related activities. Provide training to manufacturing personnel for new processes and products. Troubleshoot problems with existing production processes. Perform technical evaluations of events to determine root cause; recommend corrective action. Education and Experience Requirements Technical Degree in industry-related technical discipline preferable. Technical School Certification, or Military Equivalent, Associate Degree with two years of relevant industrial experience. Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel. Able to multi-task with changing deadlines and priorities. Intermediate computer skills, proficient in MS Office applications like Word, Excel, Visio, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skills and Abilities Ability to comprehend technical details and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel. Experience in developing and delivering presentations, meetings, and training events. Organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization. Working Conditions and Physical Demands The PI Engineering Technician shall, at minimum, meet the following pre-hire qualifications: Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Ability to read small print and to see at normal distances. Ability to write clearly and legibly. Ability to hear within normal ranges in person and on telephone. Good eyesight. Minimum 50 lbs. lifting required. Ability to speak clearly in person and on telephone. Ability to project a positive and competent Company image to customers.

Requirements

Technical School Certification, or Military Equivalent, Associate Degree with two years of relevant industrial experience.
Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Able to multi-task with changing deadlines and priorities.
Intermediate computer skills, proficient in MS Office applications like Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to comprehend technical details and be able to interface with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to read small print and to see at normal distances.
Ability to write clearly and legibly.
Ability to hear within normal ranges in person and on telephone.
Good eyesight.
Minimum 50 lbs. lifting required.
Ability to speak clearly in person and on telephone.
Ability to project a positive and competent Company image to customers.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree in industry-related technical discipline preferable.
Experience in developing and delivering presentations, meetings, and training events.

Responsibilities

Assist in gathering data for engineering studies/projects for new processes, process changes and improvements to (1) improve safety in manufacturing, (2) improve product quality and uniformity, and (3) increase production efficiency and decrease standard costs.
Assist in the transition of product from prototype to production.
Develop and recommend procedures and methods, and prepares technical reports and documentation
Perform rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
Assist with process validations (IQ, OQ, and PQ)
Assure customer quality expectations are reflected in all products being produced.
Communications with engineering staff, co-workers, customers, vendors and other business contacts.
Interpret requirements and convert them into detailed procedures/work instructions.
Partner with engineering staff to help customers solve technical issues and determine customer requirements.
Participate in and support CI Lean team activities such as 6S, Rapid Improvement Event (RIE), and other related activities.
Provide training to manufacturing personnel for new processes and products.
Troubleshoot problems with existing production processes.
Perform technical evaluations of events to determine root cause; recommend corrective action.