Process Engineering Technician

RFC • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

The Process Engineering Technician works closely with process, project, and tooling engineering teams and production to coordinate technical developments, scheduling, design and testing problem resolution, and new product launches on the production floor. The position supports the launch and continued production of a new frame rail project, provides hands-on technical support, and investigates existing product and process issues to develop countermeasures. Processes include roll forming, induction heat treat, CNC punching, offset bending, powder coating, automated storage retrieval, and packaging.

The role performs tests, reports data, adjusts and troubleshoots equipment, diagnoses issues, and recommends actions based on findings. It also supports process optimization, quality and uptime studies, continuous improvement, cost reduction, safety projects, tooling improvements, and manufacturing documentation. The position primarily works second shift for eight or more hours per day, five days per week, based on business needs, and may occasionally work nights or weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in roll forming or metal forming.
• Three to five years of experience in a related technical engineering or support role.
• Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office, CAD, and manufacturing software.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree.
• Two years of experience in tryout or R&D.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, manual mill and lathe, tube bending, Inventor, PLCs, electrical controls, programming, PFMEA, SPC, GD&T, or quality certification systems.
• Experience in robotics, programming, plasma cutting, jigs, fixtures, or gas metal welding.

Responsibilities

• Work with Process/Project Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Production to launch and maintain the new frame rail project in production.
• Investigate ongoing product and process issues and develop technical countermeasures.
• Provide hands-on process technical support and troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Assist with new tool and process tryouts and analyze tool designs and specifications.
• Support operators with technical problem solving and recommend technical solutions.
• Conduct tests, report data, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, diagnose issues, and recommend actions based on findings.
• Provide process operations support and assist with process optimization.
• Analyze data to improve process and tool quality.
• Verify manufacturing standards and compare actual results with estimates.
• Perform process capability and uptime studies to meet goals before formal project handoff to manufacturing.
• Assist the Maintenance Team with recurring machine problems.
• Implement continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and safety projects.
• Research and conduct trials of supplies and consumables to improve cost and quality.
• Investigate and coordinate tooling improvements, repairs, and replacements.
• Monitor standard tooling inventories to ensure appropriate quantities are available.
• Facilitate the initial manufacturing review of setup books and coordinate ongoing updates.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise to manufacturing as appropriate.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Apprenticeship programs
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program, allowing employees to support their community on company time
• Countdown to Zero environmental impact initiative

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED