Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Nukemed Technologies • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

NukeMed Technologies is a growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with production locations in South Bend and Bunker Hill, Indiana, and Danbury, Connecticut. The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to provide hands-on support to manufacturing engineers with process documentation, equipment setup, first article inspection, and production troubleshooting for custom tools, products, and equipment.

The role supports production-floor equipment and processes, new product introduction, quality checks, process qualification, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement. It involves working in both an office setting and a manufacturing environment, with regular travel of less than 10% and occasional supplier or intercompany site visits.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, machine shop, assembly, or process support role.
• Basic ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with ERP or CAD software is a plus.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and produce accurate, repeatable results.
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and recognize when to escalate issues to an engineer.
• Ability to train and be trained.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment, including prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite or a similar ERP system, including work orders and routings.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Basic familiarity with ISO quality standards or lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Exposure to CAD software such as SolidWorks for reading or making minor drawing edits.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers with creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, and bills of materials.
• Evaluate engineering change orders (ECOs) for manufacturing impact and help reconcile changes that affect production.
• Support setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of manufacturing and test equipment on the production floor.
• Perform first article inspections and in-process quality checks to verify parts meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and process qualification activities, including data collection and documentation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by building fixtures, conducting trial builds, and documenting findings for engineering review.
• Collect and record time and materials data to support ERP accuracy.
• Support process improvement projects by gathering data, documenting current-state processes, and helping implement approved changes.
• Help maintain raw material and component inventory accuracy on the production floor.
• Communicate with production staff to identify and help resolve daily manufacturing issues, escalating complex problems to engineering.
• Maintain organized records of test data, inspection results, and process documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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