Manufacturing Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to assist in the design and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes. This role involves troubleshooting production issues, ensuring safety and quality, and collaborating with production teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree or be pursuing one, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks and Excel. Join a company that values stability and growth while making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or currently pursuing one in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in drafting/modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, testing, and implementation of manufacturing technology.
• Provide support for current operations and ensure processes meet design specifications.

Skills

Engineering degree

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

3D modeling software (SolidWorks)

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Education

Associate or higher technical degree

Currently pursuing an Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Key point of the position:

• Assist the Manufacturing Engineering team with design, development, testing, and implementation of new manufacturing technology and processes.
• The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, resolving, and preventing production issues that affect Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost within internal processes.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Exhibit safe work habits in all manufacturing processes, following training. Identify safety risks in manufacturing processes and develop preventative actions, with oversight.
• Process Maintenance: Provide support and basic troubleshooting for current operations, with oversight. Ensure that assigned manufacturing processes meet design specifications in a repeatable and controlled manner.
• Collaborate with the Production teams in assigned areas to ensure team members have the proper tools, equipment, and fixtures to perform their jobs supporting good ergonomics.
• Analysis: Use Excel and/or Minitab to organize and analyze large data sets for specific goals. Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to verify problems and solutions.
• Maintainability: Assist in maintenance plan development, with oversight. Recommend Preventive Maintenance (PM) actions to mitigate failures and ensure equipment safety. Participate hands-on in scheduled maintenance activities for capital equipment, with oversight.
• Value Stream Mapping: Support understanding of product value streams to enhance Lean manufacturing. Assist in designing process layouts to improve material flow and presentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Support implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies. Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvements, with oversight. Participate in lean activities like 5S Blitz and Kaizen.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree (Associate or higher technical degree) or
• Currently pursuing an Engineering degree (mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing).
• Completed over 50% of academic coursework toward an engineering degree, including proficiency in drafting/modeling.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Alternatively:

• The candidate may have 10+ years of manufacturing experience and an approved plan to pursue an engineering degree.

Amsted Rail offers stability, growth, and a chance to make a difference. As a private, employee-owned company, we value our employees and strive to provide a positive work environment. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and invite all qualified candidates to apply.