New Product Process Technician - 1st Shift

IRD Glass; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate Controlled Building

OSHA-compliant environment

PPE provided

On-site location

Job summary

IRD Glass in Minnesota is seeking a New Product Process Technician to lead technical process development initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, quality, productivity, and capacity. You will troubleshoot complex issues, analyze data, validate improvements, and mentor technicians.

The role focuses on transferring new products and technologies into production with measurable impact on yields, cycle times, and repeatable methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing related field or 3–5 years of technical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with process improvement.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate process improvements before implementation.
• Conduct and document process experiments and trials.
• Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis.
• Monitor process performance using SPC and production metrics.
• Support the transfer of new product processes into production.
• Collaborate with technicians, operators and engineers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Manufacturing related field

HS diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

The New Product Process Technician is responsible for leading technical process development initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, quality, productivity and capacity. This position serves as the organization’s technical resource for troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, conducting process analysis, validating improvements, and mentoring other technicians. This role also utilizes data analysis, experimentation and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize new manufacturing processes and support the successful transfer of new products and technologies into production. Success in this role is measured by successful process launches, reduced process variation, improve yields, faster cycle times and the development of robust, repeatable manufacturing methods.

Starting Pay Range: $25-$32

Location: 810 E. St. Paul St., Litchfield, MN 55355

Essential Functions

• IRD's three core values: Pride, Innovation, Partnership
• Process Development: Develop and validate process improvements before implementation. Conducting and documenting the process experiments and trials.
• Continuous Improvement: Research new technologies, tooling, material and manufacturing methods
• Data Analysis: Perform process capability studies and statistical analysis. Create charts, process documentation and technical recommendations.
• Quality Control: Monitor process performance using SPC and production metrics
• General Machine Operations
• Collaboration with fellow technicians, operators and engineers
• Documentation: Accurately enter data and track development process. Write instructions once the process is established.
• Support the conversion of new product processes into commercially viable production-scale operations

Other Duties as assigned

• +Standing 8 to 12 hours a day and regularly working around moving mechanical parts with proper guarding.
• +Climate Controlled Building
• +Noise level below OSHA thresholds
• +Various Chemical usage
• +Proper PPE must be worn
• +Regularly lifting 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• +Regular walking between machines to complete tasks

Skills/Abilities Required

• + Degree in Manufacturing related course or related 3-5 years of technical manufacturing experience
• +Experience with process improvement
• + Strong statistical and analytical skills
• + Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• + Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• + The ability to read, interpret and understand engineering draws and technical specifications
• + Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
• + Documentation skills
• + HS diploma
• + Mechanical ability
• + Strong math skills, computer and electronics skills
• + Time management
• + Attention to detail
• + Ability to work independently and multi-task between different processes as needed
• + Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel and Word
• + Familiar with Metric and Standard Measurements

Skills/Abilities Preferred

• + Knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer related mechanics
• + 8D and RCCA tools
• + LEAN production planning
• + DOE Experience
• + Six Sigma training
• + Root cause methodologies
• + Solid Works or CAD software, basic CAM knowledge.