Prototype Technician I, Thermal Solutions,

Minco Products • Fridley, MN

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About The Position

Minco is seeking a Prototype Technician for its Thermal Solutions engineering group. The role supports assembly, documentation, and testing of products before production launch, working with engineering and production to transition products to full-scale manufacturing. The technician assembles prototypes, follows and improves product documentation, identifies and addresses manufacturing challenges, and supports new product introduction through successful production launch. The position works in a general production-floor and manufacturing environment with a fast-paced, dynamic workload. Employment is contingent on meeting ITAR requirements and verification of U.S. person status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a similar role with a manufacturing company having diverse products and processes and operating within AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with production, quality, planning, purchasing, and engineering groups.
• Excellent time-management and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with urgency amid multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to follow new product introduction processes to deliver quality products to customers in a timely manner.
• Compliance with ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or individual granted asylum; U.S. person status must be verified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and Word.
• Experience executing acceptance and qualification test procedures.
• Experience with lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assemble products to exceptional quality using mechanical or electronic equipment as required by the assembly process.
• Read and follow product documentation, including drawings, schematics, flowcharts, instructions, and test plans; contribute to improving and refining the documentation.
• Apply assembly and manufacturing skills to navigate uncertainty, mitigate risks, and solve manufacturing problems; document and communicate issues and seek assistance when appropriate.
• Identify design, workflow, or material problems and recommend adjustments and improvements to stabilize product yield.
• Create workflow milestones and communicate them to appropriate personnel.
• Apply fundamental Manufacturing/Prototype Technician principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with and advise engineering, drafting, planning, production, purchasing, and management; investigate product concepts, capabilities, standards, and other needs, and communicate with appropriate groups.
• Execute new product introduction processes to transition products through design phases from prototype to successful production launch.
• Provide timely technical support to production, quality, and other internal departments to solve challenges.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects and assessment of new processes and materials.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as identified.

What This Job Offers

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