Mechanical Engineering Technician
About The Position
This position primarily involves assisting Operations/Manufacturing in bringing new equipment, tooling, and technology online by overseeing trial builds under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers. The role also supports Manufacturing Engineers with process development for new product industrialization, aiming to meet program targets for safety, process capability, labor and materials costs, and cycle time through prototype and early release part builds. Additionally, the technician will assist with Continuous Improvement initiatives, including tracking trial and early-stage pass/fail rates, machine performance, and cycle time. Documentation of work through writing and photography for reporting and work instruction creation is a key responsibility, as is collaborative participation in facility-wide Safety, Quality, and waste reduction problem-solving activities, and assisting with operator training.
Requirements
- Comfortable using PPE for eye, face, hand, arm, and foot protection.
- Ability and initiative to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Experience using non-powered hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, screw drivers, and mallets.
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings; comfortable with both imperial and metric units.
- Experience using basic measurement instruments: rulers, calipers, thermometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and a stopwatch.
- Strong basic math skills.
- Experience using MS Excel or similar electronic record-keeping tools.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Experience working in an ISO/IATF/AS environment.
Nice To Haves
- Has a safety-first mindset.
- Has a desire to learn new skills and be a part of a team working to improve every day.
- Has an eye for details and enjoys working with their hands and building things.
- Has exposure to electronic controlled equipment and robots.
- Is an action-oriented individual.
Responsibilities
- Oversee trial builds under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers to bring new equipment, tooling, and technology online.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineers with process development for new product industrialization.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineer with Continuous Improvement initiatives, including recording and tracking of trials and early-stage pass/fail rates, machine performance, and cycle time.
- Document work performed through writing and photography for reporting and work instruction creation.
- Collaborate with other departments in facility-wide Safety, Quality, and general waste reduction problem-solving activities.
- Assist Operator training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
