Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 1st Shift - Now Hiring

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech involves enhancing key functional areas including Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Principles of Finance, Materials, and Quality. The overall objectives for participants in the Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech are as follows: Prepare for future role as Manufacturing Engineering position (*4-year degree required) Collaborate with Ops/VS Manager to achieving department goals, objectives and develops and maintains performance metrics in partnership with VS leadership. One of the below is required: Associate Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Team Lead/Utility role and a minimum of 3 years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Previous experience in shop operations such as machining, assembly, fabrication, manufacturing systems (Lean, Floor Control), BOMs, SPC, ISO 900, MiniTab, and MS-Project) Minimum of 5 years of previous manufacturing experience Understanding of production scheduling and product flow Strong technical knowledge in any of the following areas: machinery, tooling, gauging, metal fabrication, assembly, welding. Knowledge of continuous improvement processes Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and PowerPoint Ability to flex personal schedule to cover required tasks or projects on/off shifts. Ability to work overtime when required. High length of service throughout plant - need to be able to effectively communicate and work with all employees