Engineering Technician - Now Hiring
•6 days ago
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$51 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Kanawha, Iowa |
About this job
Description:
Summary: Develops, evaluates, and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that support product specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Leads cross-functional teams in evaluating cell layouts, tooling, jigs/fixtures, and production operations to establish and document best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
- Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
- Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
- Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
- Design and procure tools/equipment.
- Train employees or conduct training to introduce new processes.
- Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principles of concurrent engineering, currently monitors part flow, communicates design changes after jobs are released.
- Promote a productive and non-disruptive work ethic within the company.
- Investigate and validate new technologies and products for future growth.
- Develop and manage Cap Ex projects pertaining to Stellar weld equipment.
- Works on floor layout, racking, cart design, in design and implementation
- Root cause analysis.
- Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
General Competencies Required:
- Capital improvement.
- Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
- Computer proficiency.
- Operations Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Problem solving with emphasis on active learning
Preferred Experience:
- MRP Systems experience preferred.
- Process Improvement.
- Problem Resolution.
- Project Management.
- Must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
Skills Required:
- Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
- Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
- Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.
- Must have knowledge of computers, manufacturing practices, tools and fixturing.
- Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
- Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Must excel at working in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, and frequently required to reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
- Employee will be required to work indoors in a manufacturing environment and outside in all weather conditions.
- May be required to use safety glasses while performing specific tasks or while in manufacturing areas.
Additional Requirements:
- Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Manufacturing & Operations, Engineering
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