Mechanical Engineering Technician

DuPont; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician at the Ridgeway, VA site to support a mixed manufacturing environment. You will design fixtures, program CNC centers, and optimize processes; travel to the Pencader site in Newark, DE may be required.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in engineering technology with extensive CNC/CAD-CAM experience and strong communication; you will work with Operations to implement improvements and document changes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering tech roles.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and CAD/CAM 3D modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excel data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for manufacturing operations including CNC machining of Vespel parts and shapes.
• Program and optimize CNC machining centers.
• Design and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and inspection gauges for discrete part manufacturing.
• Oversee the MOC (Management of Change) process to ensure changes are reviewed and documented.
• Create work instructions to support new parts and operations.
• Support capital planning for manufacturing and facility equipment needs.
• Interface with Manufacturing Technology and Quality teams at Pencader site; communicate progress to project leaders.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM 3D modeling

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM software

Job description

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The Dupont Vespel® business is looking for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the team.

• This position is located at our Ridgeway, VA site.**

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician with an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field. A successful candidate will possess a technical foundation in mechanical equipment design / troubleshooting and machining, a quality-focused mindset, and the organization, communication skills, and initiative to support a mixed manufacturing environment.

This role involves designing fixtures, reading and creating drawings, programming CNC machining centers, and helping optimize manufacturing processes at the Ridgeway Site, as well as working with the Operations team at the Pencader Site in Newark, DE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for manufacturing operations including CNC machining of Vespel® parts and shapes
• Program and optimize CNC machining centers
• Design and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and inspection gauges for discrete part manufacturing
• Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure production/technology changes are thoroughly reviewed and documented.
• Create work instructions to support new parts and operations.
• Support capital planning for manufacturing and facility equipment needs.
• Provide project support, including development of basic data, documentation management, and technical assistance.
• Interface with the Manufacturing Technology and Quality organizations at the Pencader site
• Provide regular updates and communicate progress to project team leaders and stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to Pencader Mechanical Drafting standards and practices

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Proficiency in CNC programming
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM 3D modeling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in ASME 14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks
• Experience using Product Data Management (PDM) software
• Experience in a discreet manufacturing environment, particularly with change management processes.

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The Pay range for this role is $23.95 - $37.63 Hourly

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