Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Summary : Working in a fast-paced team environment, the ME Jr will work cross-functionally across the organization including Quality, Program Management, Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineer, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for assisting with change using process improvement methodologies, helping implementing the organization’s Lean strategy, and executing project initiatives. Evaluates, assists, improves and implement manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned :

• Effectively utilize Lean, Six Sigma, other CI methodologies and support activities for Value Stream Maps (current and future) according to the Lean Operations Roadmap.
• Assist and supports current 5S program including participating and support Kaizen Events and A3’s
• Interfaces with quality, receiving quality, industrial engineering and production to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
• Interfaces with industrial engineer and production to develop shop floor photo documentation and standard work instructions.
• Creates an atmosphere for development of new concepts, ideas and methods to support continuous improvement in the department.
• Confers with industrial engineering, program manager and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Assists in maintaining the requirements of new tools and fixtures orders for final assembly.
• Assists in the maintenance of specialty tools to support production flow.
• Assists in implementing production standard methods to reduce manufacturing costs, applying lean principles while ensuring quality as part of the process.
• Assists in developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with vendors.
• Acts as a First Responder for the production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems. Identifies, communicates and resolves issues in the manufacturing process.
• Help troubleshoot any technical design difficulties w / operator, which may arise during the manufacture of product and take appropriate action to prevent future occurrences of the problems.
• Assists with on the job training as needed during production
• Gathers data for production support from drawings and BoMs using the PLM system

Requirements : Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

Education :

Experience :

Technical & Personal Skills