Manufacturing Engineering Technician

GVS S.p.A.; Findlay, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GVS Filtration in Findlay, OH seeks a hands-on Maintenance/Process Technician to set up, run, and improve manufacturing processes ensuring peak product quality and uptime.

The role requires an AS degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years of hands-on maintenance/technical experience, with familiarity in robotics, PLCs, and die-cutting processes. This position emphasizes problem-solving, training, and CI-driven improvements on a fast-paced shop floor.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Hands-on maintenance/technical background with 3+ years experience preferred.
• Experience in die cutting, urethane molding or related manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, start-up, maintain and monitor manufacturing processes for quality, productivity and uptime.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution on equipment/systems.
• Provide technical training and support to production and maintenance staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements individually or on CI teams.
• Contribute to creating and improving process work instructions.
• Meet KPIs for safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Training support

Quality mindset

Education

AS degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Robotics

PLC troubleshooting

Die cutting

Job description

Department: Continuous Improvement/Process Development

Reports To: Director of Process Development

Location: GVS Filtration - Findlay, OH

Personal attributes critical to the success of this position:

• Demonstrated “hands on” mechanical, electrical controls, tooling and machine set-up experience.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to quickly identify and solve problems.
• Technical curiosity to expand skills and knowledge.
• Self -motivated with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work individually or on teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage rapidly changing priorities.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Set-up, start-up, maintaining & monitoring of new and current manufacturing processes to ensure optimum product quality, productivity and uptime.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Provide technical training and support to production and maintenance personnel to ensure competence in the operation and maintaining of the equipment.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements individually and/or by leading or participating on continuous improvement teams.
• Participate in the creation and improvement of process work instructions.
• Meet key performance metrics for safety, quality, cost and delivery

Experience/Technical skills required include:

• AS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or minimum three years of demonstrated “hands on” Maintenance or Technical role.
• Background in any of the following areas are strongly preferred:
• Die cutting and setting
• Urethane molding processes
• Basic machining
• Robotics
• Plastic joining technologies (ultrasonic, vibration, laser and/or hot plate)
• Electrical power supply systems
• Electrical controls and PLC trouble-shooting, programming, and repair
• Familiar with Quality tools (PFMEA, Control plans, APQP)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2015 and/or IATF16949:2016.