Engineering Technician: Process Improvement & Design

Re:Build Manufacturing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Product and Production Engineering in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining equipment.

You will collaborate on design-to-manufacture activities, conduct risk assessments, prototype solutions, and assist with new equipment implementations in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting in Michigan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year hands on practical engineering experience. Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Exercise original thought and judgement
• Work in a group environment with creative, open minded, out of the box thinking.
• Show attention to detail
• Manage time and organize tasks
• Possess good communication skills
• Understand manufacturing processes and construction methods
• Exhibit good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience using basic measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product and Production Engineering to perform the following activities: Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement through analysis of production metrics such as productivity, first pass yield, interruptions, and scrap rates.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety/quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure the maintainability of new installations by implementing an effective predictive and preventative program.
• Ensure workplace safety with heavy focus on operator ergonomics.
• Improve workstation layout, workflow, and assembly methods.
• Support product/process validation and verification testing and report generation.
• Write, update, and approve production processes and procedures.
• Assist with research, purchases, and/or implementations of new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Respond urgently to line stoppages and mitigate down time.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to perform the following activities: Conduct customer, product, technical and regulatory research; Develop conceptual designs utilizing 3D CAD software; Conduct Risk Management activities ensuring product safety; Prototype and test engineering solutions; Optimize design for manufacturing, inspection, and service as applicable; Execute Product Verification & Validation efforts to include writing test reports and conducting tests; Implement corrective action to solve design challenges or issues.
• Other Responsibilities as directed: Able to evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements; Assist in internal audits; Assist in evaluation and corrective action for returns and customer complaints; Building/facility maintenance; Capable of conducting FMECA; Leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and information technology skills; Proficient communication skills; Knowledge of production equipment for purchase, installation, and repair; Engineering Technicians are members of the Production Integration Group and required to participate in team activities.

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Product and Production Engineering in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining equipment.

You will collaborate on design-to-manufacture activities, conduct risk assessments, prototype solutions, and assist with new equipment implementations in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting in Michigan.