Assembly Engineer

Position Summary

Summary:

This position is responsible to service shop production needs for assembly operations. Provides technical support to assembly production by developing process documentation, designing tooling and fixturing, and troubleshooting issues on the shop floor.

This position is an ideal growth opportunity for early-career professionals.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Document and maintain work instructions.
• Define and identify tooling required to support assembly operations.
• Design of custom fixtures and tooling as required.
• Performs detailed analysis to assembly processes.
• Supports both current and new product builds.
• Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to support assembly process and drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot assembly and design related issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions via NCR System.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Identify and implement safety improvements on the shop floor.
• Recommend and support changes to improve departmental efficiency.
  
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering, or completion of a relevant apprenticeship program preferred. 2-5 years experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical hands-on assembly or machining experience a plus.
  
  
  

Skills Required:

• Use of NX or experience with other 3D design software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, including cross-sectional views.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and shop personnel.
• Solid math skills, including the practical application of basic algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and processes.
• Strong teamwork skills and a sense of urgency when addressing critical issues.
• ISO 9001 & 14001 awareness & compliance.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is Frequently (40-70%). required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Continuously (70-100%) required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to stand and walk. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is Occasionally (15-40%) required climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must Occasionally (15-40%) lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Frequently (40-70%) exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is Occasionally (15-40%) exposed to high, precarious places; airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate.