Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

AAON, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. in Memphis is looking for a manufacturing engineering technician to join their team. This role involves installing and commissioning manufacturing equipment, implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, and providing technical training across shifts. The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in an industrial operations setting.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement projects, supporting problem-solving initiatives, and maintaining positive control over project operations. The role requires lifting, climbing, and the ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in industrial operations or manufacturing experience.
• Preferred Refrigerant Handling License.
• Electrical, mechanical, or machinist experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive culture change for Lean Manufacturing across the organization.
• Support and implement corrective action processes.
• Collect and track project progress for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Install and commission capital equipment to meet design requirements.
• Provide technical training to process leaders and operating teams.

Skills

Continuous improvement facilitation

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem solving

Kaizen leadership

Technical training

Cycle time analysis

Detailed operations knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree or two-year degree from an engineering technical school

Tools

Lean Manufacturing tools

Operations machinery

Job description

Job Summary

Operate as a member of multidisciplinary teams to install and commission manufacturing equipment, maintain positive control of project materials, and facilitate the work of contract labor and or vendor installation teams. The manufacturing engineering technician’s primary responsibility is to execute and facilitate accomplishment of project tasks in accordance with the project schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

• Continuously drive culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization.
• Facilitate systematic problem solving and implement solutions to solve the root cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes.
• Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization.
• Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Supports and leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events.
• Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization.
• Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with leadership to include identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects.
• Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations.
• Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders.
• Install, test, and commission capital equipment ensuring that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures.
• Provide technical training and cross training on all shifts to process leaders, line mechanics, and operating teams.
• Create and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Perform cycle time and time study analyses.
• Possess detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology.
• Possess detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements: Associate’s Degree or two‑year degree from an engineering technical school.
• Preferred license: Refrigerant Handling License.
• Certification: None.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in industrial operations setting or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, machinist experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma training (preferred).
• Additional supervisory or leadership training (preferred).

Work Environment

Office environment with periodic visits to the test lab and manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.