Manufacturing Technician

VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL•Everett, WA

25d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Support production operations through a blend of engineering, quoting, dimensional inspection, and tooling validation responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering + 5 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience or related technical discipline.
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and quality systems.
Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is required.
Must have 5 years of CMM programming experience.
Candidate must be comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Nice To Haves

CAD proficiency/design background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and validation of tooling, fixtures, and work holdings solutions to ensure repeatable and efficient production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
Participate in process capability studies, root cause analysis, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Maintain and update process documentation such as work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
Monitor production metrics and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, and downtime.
Responsible for following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and CAD models to determine manufacturing feasibility and cost drivers.
Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, tooling, and overhead for RFQs/RFPs.
Create and maintain quote templates and cost models to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to obtain pricing for outsourced components and services.
Collaborate with sales and program management to align quotes with customer expectations and strategic goals.
Track quote performance and support post-award reviews to refine future estimating practices.
Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using software such as PC-DMIS or similar platforms.
Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to inspection routines.
Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and generate detailed inspection reports for internal and customer review.
Perform tool validations and periodic inspections of tools to reduce risk of non-conformances and ensure compliance with standards.
Record inspection results, flag non-conforming tool/product features and assist in corrective action process to resolve non-compliant features.
Assist in audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling and product validation.
Maintain calibration and performance logs for CMM equipment and ensure traceability of measurement data.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions.
Support efforts to upgrade metrology equipment and capabilities towards defining and achieving automation and technology roadmap and operational excellence.
Other duties as assigned.