Engineering Technician

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc.; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Snack Room

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to provide practical manufacturing engineering guidance, helping teams smooth flow, reduce waste, and meet program schedules while protecting profitability.

You will sync with floor teams, respond to issues with quick follow-ups, and document changes and improvements to support ongoing production momentum.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing/production support experience (engineering or technician capacity).
• Working knowledge of process improvement and quality fundamentals.
• Clear communication and a collaborative, shop-floor mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support production on process improvements and standard work.
• Help create a workplace where coworkers have the tools, training, and leadership to succeed.
• Drive waste elimination and workflow stability across builds.
• Monitor process performance and help ensure quality output through teamwork.

Skills

Hands-on support

Process improvement

Shop-floor communication

Job description

Your Mission

As a Process Engineering Technician, you’ll be the steady force behind smoother manufacturing—supporting production with practical manufacturing engineering guidance so teams can build a quality aviation product with confidence. This role exists to sharpen flow, reduce waste, and help the operation hit program schedules while protecting profitability and cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and support production on process improvements and standard work
• Help create a workplace where coworkers have the tools, training, and leadership to succeed
• Drive waste elimination and workflow stability across builds
• Monitor process performance and help ensure quality output through teamwork

Required Skills/qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing/production support experience (engineering or technician capacity)
• Working knowledge of process improvement and quality fundamentals
• Clear communication and a collaborative, shop-floor mindset

Rewards That Matter

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and a Snack/Drink Room to keep you fueled between wins.

Momentum on the Floor

You’ll start by syncing with the floor on what’s running hot today, then pivot between quick huddles, hands-on observation, and fast follow-ups. The pace is energetic: you’re tracking how work is flowing, checking whether the team has what they need, and keeping communication crisp so issues don’t linger. As the day moves, you’ll connect with teammates to align on schedule pressure points, then wrap up by capturing what changed, what improved, and what needs the next push tomorrow.