Production Engineering Technician I

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

23h • $18 - $25

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Production Engineering Technician is to ensure all Production Work Orders are released, assembled to the standards outlined in the QMS, and closed with all operations and data collections completed. Additionally, this position assists the Production Engineers in ensuring compliance to End Item Data Packages and assists Program Management in completing and shipping the product and data packages.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required
• Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties
• Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired
• Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred
• Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired
• Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired
• Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized
• Applies acquired job skills, company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks under minimal supervision
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

• Release and close production work orders in Factory Logix, ensuring they are compliant with the quality management system.
• Manage completing the items in the end item data package, ensuring all are released and completed.
• Create Certificate of Conformance, Shipping Requests, and creating
• Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process.
• Works with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation
• Responsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed
• May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high quality standards
• Follows established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

What This Job Offers

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