Process Engineering Technician 2 (CNC Programming)

Leupold + Stevens, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 4,684,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company contributions

Profit sharing

Product discounts

Job summary

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Process Engineering Technician 2 (CNC Programming) for a Sunday-Wednesday night shift (3:30 PM–2:00 AM). Base rate is $34.00–$40.00 per hour depending on DOE.

In this hands-on role, you will develop and test manufacturing processes, write work instructions, and support tooling and fixturing in a lean production environment. Join a US-made company with over a century of experience and a strong benefits package including health/dental,

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of work-related experience in basic machining operations, assembly or quality assurance processes and procedures. Drafting and CAD practices preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Able to use computer software tools for effective design/process analysis and presentations
• Requires a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Knowledge and use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment required
• May be required to operate light tools and basic machinery such as lathes, mills and other machine shop equipment

Responsibilities

• Develops, controls, and maintains a variety of manufacturing work instructions and other support documentation materials
• Troubleshoots and performs analysis on somewhat complex part, process, and tooling
• Evaluates, follows‑up, and verifies new and existing tooling and fixturing needs in manufacturing and assembly
• Analyzes and initiates moderately complex Document Change Orders (DCOs), internal/external audits, and training programs. Assists in, and may initiate more complex analysis and implementations
• Performs varied but not complex cost / benefit analysis and reporting as assigned
• Applies “Lean” manufacturing practices in process development
• Maintains safe work environment and employs ergonomically safe practices into manufacturing processes
• Programs machines in a production environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Lean Manufacturing

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Safety procedures / PPE

Operate light tools & basic machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD

MS Office / design analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineering Technician 2 (CNC Programming)

Sunday-Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Base Rate of $34.00–$40.00/hour (DOE)

At Leupold + Stevens our passion for innovation and quality is iconic in our industry. To that end, we have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineering Technician 2 to join our team, in a hands‑on role, where you’ll work together to relentlessly explore and provide new processes, tools, and technologies that make Leupold + Stevens the world’s choice for sporting optics.

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle‑proven optics for the world’s most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. We design, build, and test our best‑in‑class products with a single‑minded focus - to make sure they’ll perform forever.

At Leupold + Stevens we work hard and play hard. We’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high‑performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

And our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance


• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members


• a generous tuition reimbursement program


• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account


• profit sharing


• and product discounts to name a few

What You’ll Be Doing as a Process Engineering Technician 2:

Performs a variety of production problem solving, process improvement, process control, quality assurance, and implementation of processes in the manufacturing areas. Develops, writes, and/or tests manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, and other manufacturing needs using predetermined methods.

Responsibilities as a Process Engineering Technician 2:

• Develops, controls, and maintains a variety of manufacturing work instructions and other support documentation materials


• Troubleshoots and performs analysis on somewhat complex part, process, and tooling


• Evaluates, follows‑up, and verifies new and existing tooling and fixturing needs in manufacturing and assembly


• Analyzes and initiates moderately complex Document Change Orders (DCOs), internal/external audits, and training programs. Assists in, and may initiate more complex analysis and implementations


• Performs varied but not complex cost / benefit analysis and reporting as assigned


• Applies “Lean” manufacturing practices in process development


• Maintains safe work environment and employs ergonomically safe practices into manufacturing processes


• Programs machines in a production environment


• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a Process Engineering Technician 2:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of work-related experience in basic machining operations, assembly or quality assurance processes and procedures. Drafting and CAD practices preferred


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered


• Able to use computer software tools for effective design/process analysis and presentations


• Requires a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy


• Knowledge and use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment required


• May be required to operate light tools and basic machinery such as lathes, mills and other machine shop equipment

Work Environment for a Process Engineering Technician 2:

Normal office environment with occasional travel and frequent exposure to manufacturing operations.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of a