Manufacturing Engineering Tech (Flex)

Smiths Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

FSA

HSA

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an Engineering Technician (Flex) to support engineers with process and tooling development, data collection and analysis, and clerical record keeping. The role includes implementing improvements and providing direct technical support across the manufacturing plant.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with a preferred Associate degree or 1–2 years related experience, along with knowledge of MRP systems and lean manufacturing concepts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree (A.S.) preferred; or 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Input data into the MRP system and perform shop floor control and material planning tasks as needed to process rework and customer returned material.
• Implement manufacturing methods as prescribed by engineering using Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles.
• Assist engineers with developing engineering change proposals to specifications and drawings; create part-specific work instructions.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with researching outside vendor product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, and tooling; verify purchased products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Gather information for management on manufacturing capabilities, production times, scheduling, staffing requirements, and other production considerations.
• Assist engineers in R&D of new product design, tooling, and efficient production methods for new parts.
• Possess knowledge of rigid tubes, flexible hoses, and metal joining processes and apply this to manufacturing processes.
• Ensure parts are moved accurately and promptly around the shop floor.
• Be able to lift up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (A.S.)

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Overview:

Ready to make your next move? A career atSTS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for an Engineering Technician (Flex) to join the team. This position uses technical knowledge, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude to assist engineers with process and tooling development, data collecting and analysis, and clerical record keeping. Implements disposition of non-conformances as prescribed by engineering. Works with project teams to implement improvement initiatives and reduce risks. Provides direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: (other duties may be assigned)

• Provides direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Inputs data into MRP system; performs various shop floor control and material planning functions as may be required to process rework and customer returned material to meet production requirements.
• Implements manufacturing methods as prescribed by engineering using best practice six sigma and lean manufacturing theory.
• Assists engineers with developing engineering change proposals to specifications and drawings. Creates part specific work instructions.
• Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with researching outside vendor product specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, etc. Evaluates and verifies purchased products used in production meet specifications and quality standards.
• Gathers information and data used by management regarding manufacturing capabilities, production times and scheduling, staffing requirements, and other production considerations.
• Assists engineers with research and development of new product design, required tooling, and efficient production methods on new parts.
• Possesses a rudimentary knowledge of rigid tube, flexible hose, and metal joining manufacturing processes; applies this knowledge to manufacturing process.
• Reasonable for accurately and timely moving parts throughout the shop floor.
• Candidate must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:High school diploma required. Associates degree (A. S.) from two-year or community college or university preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Visioninsurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.