Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician

Adrian Steel; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical / Health Savings Account

Dental

Teladoc

Group Life

Short / Long Term Disability

Health & Wellness Programs

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Adrian Steel Company is seeking an Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician to drive the design and validation of new cargo management solutions in Adrian, Michigan. You will produce prototypes, assemble mechanical and electrical systems, and program TruTops Boost to support an active innovation pipeline.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CAD proficiency, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and strong communication, initiative, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Competency in sheet metal fabrication including press brake, laser, and welding.
• Proficient with common industry tools (drills, wrenches, screwdrivers).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce prototypes from work requests to support the Innovation pipeline, including welding, laser, press brake, punch, light manual machining and painting.
• Program machines using TruTops Boost.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing process improvements and cost reductions.
• Assemble/install mechanical products and prototypes for validation.
• Assemble/install electrical products and prototypes for validation.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and consumables.
• Maintain 5S practices in the Innovation Center.
• Support conceptual design work to drive innovation.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Initiative

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Customer centricity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAD proficiency

Proficiency in TruTops Boost programming

Tools

TruTops Boost

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician

Location Adrian Steel Company

Category Engineering

Description

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. *We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP.

We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few.

We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long-lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers.

Our goal is to partner with self-motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; “Doing it right the first time, always improving.”

Our organization is currently seeking an Innovation Prototype and Validation Technician.

A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Produce prototypes from work requests that support the Innovation pipeline
  • Including but not limited to welding, laser, press brake, punch, light manual machining and painting processes
  • Programing of machines using TruTops Boost
• Identify areas of improvement for manufacturing processes and cost reductions
• Assembly/installation of mechanical products and prototypes for validation
• Assembly/installation of electrical products and prototypes for validation
• Manage inventory of raw materials and consumable tools
• Continuous 5S of the Innovation Center
• Ability to perform conceptual design work to support innovation

The key behaviors / skills required for this role are:

• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Growth Mindset
• Customer Centricity

Education required for this role:

• Highschool diploma
• Competency in sheet metal fabrication including Press Brake, Laser, and Welding
• Proficient with common tools used within the industry (Drills, Wrenches, Screwdrivers, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet and maintain all requirements to be a “Driver” as defined in Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy
• 5+ years Adrian manufacturing experience
• Required to become proficient in CAD
• Required to become proficient in welding
• Required to become proficient in TruTops Boost programming of Trumpf laser, punch, and press brake

Benefits Offered:

• 401K
• Medical / Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Employee Assistance
• Teladoc
• Group Life
• Short / Long Term Disability
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules

We are committed to fostering a safe work environment—one that celebrates diversity, offers equal opportunities and where all employees feel secure, involved, valued, and respected. We do not tolerate discrimination, unlawful harassment, hate-related behavior, or threats of workplace violence.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.