Prototype & Production Development Technician

Olin Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin seeks a Product Development Technician to assist engineers in designing, testing, and producing experimental orders. You will work on hands-on mechanical tasks and data collection, supporting the full R&D and manufacturing process in a collaborative environment.

The role offers exposure to development and production, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and cost reductions. On-site work with possible shift variance is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and troubleshoot issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% and support occasional second/third shift.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental and prototype product builds by coordinating manufacturing operations, monitoring progress, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Perform data collection related to product development (dimensional data, visual non-conformities, and ballistics).
• Monitor, execute, troubleshoot, and report on new product introductions from development to end production; provide status updates to Development Engineer and Operations as necessary.
• Support successful special sample builds of Military and Law Enforcement task orders and solicitations; ensure engineering specifications, testing, and quality standards are met throughout specialty builds to conclude component preparation to final pack configuration.
• Conduct product attribute checks, elevate manufacturing or quality concerns, and collaborate with engineers, operations, and vendors as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that offer innovation, lean practices, and/or cost reductions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

CAD interpretation

Travel readiness

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Olin seeks a Product Development Technician to assist engineers in designing, testing, and producing experimental orders. You will work on hands-on mechanical tasks and data collection, supporting the full R&D and manufacturing process in a collaborative environment.

The role offers exposure to development and production, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and cost reductions. On-site work with possible shift variance is required.