NPI Engineering Process Technician

GlobalTec is a privately held electrical cable and wire harness assembly manufacturer with injection molding and over molding capabilities. Located in Spring Lake, Michigan, our 55,000 square foot facility holds more than 300 dedicated employees. We specialize in low to medium volume and high product mix, offering multiple cables per assembly.

Everyday, we look to foster a respectful and hardworking environment our people can take pride in. We're not your typical manufacturing shop—and we like it that way. Our facilities are clean, safe, and comfortable to work in. Our instructors take time to teach proper and safe operation of our state-of-the-art equipment. And every department, from design to engineering, works together to get the job done.

We're growing. Fast. So we need people who love to learn and can meet any challenge. At GlobalTec, we provide the necessary training and support to make sure our employees are primed to succeed—right from day one

**Purpose and Scope:**

The NPI Engineering Process Technician assists Project Engineering in the development, launch, and maintenance of the company's wire harness production processes through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. This role supports new product launches, establishes quality and customer requirements, and ensures processes meet customer needs for quality, yield targets, quoted labor times, and PPAP submissions. The technician will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to review customer requirements, develop documentation, build prototypes/pilots, participate in process reviews, and ensure accurate, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Review customer drawings to understand specified requirements; identify manufacturability concerns and communicate them to the Engineering team.

• Research required component specifications to ensure a fully manufacturable process (including safety, ergonomics, tooling, torque, and other production requirements).

• Build parts to print with minimal documentation to verify manufacturability and supporting documentation.

• Develop required production documentation and fixturing for efficient, quality-focused processing, including detailed Operating Instructions, Wire/Cable Processing Sheets, Test/Layout Fixtures, Wire Processing Fixtures, and Check Sheets.

• Gain understanding of the ERP system (e.g., PLEX) to create new assembly items, detail processes, input BOMs, and manage other processing requirements.

• Assist in evaluating new project releases through Pilot runs and full production implementation.

• Participate in production Hand-Off meetings (Gate 2 Review) including review of Manufacturability Reports and processing details.

• Review Manufacturability Reports after Pilot completion and implement necessary improvements/actions to update product BOM/routing.

• Collaborate with engineering/quality to maintain proper documentation and fixture control procedures.

• Assist with prototype and engineering builds based on preliminary documentation.

• Aid in development of PPAP requirements (Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow, part layouts, etc.) based on customer specifications.

• Coordinate with quality/purchasing on environmental compliance requirements (ROHS/REACH).

• Support process capability studies (DOEs), change control, and application of Lean Manufacturing tools where applicable.

**Required Qualifications and Skills:**

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in the Electrical and/or Industrial Manufacturing or Engineering field.

• Experience with wire harness industry production and quality standards/workmanship guidelines (WHMA/IPC 620) is a plus.

• Upon hire, must become IPC certified (Class 3) within 90 days.

• Strong knowledge of engineering procedures, process capability studies (DOEs), and change control.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support advance planning for quality.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to write detailed, legible documentation.

• Strong team player who recognizes the value of organizational support.

• Ability to analyze drawings and CAD data to determine design and manufacturing requirements.

• Assist in recommending appropriate components, tooling, fixtures, and materials based on product requirements.

• Good organizational skills.

• Strong computer skills including MS Excel (spreadsheets and charting), and preferably PLEX or similar ERP system.

• Proficient in AutoCAD a plus.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

• Fast-paced environment requiring a sense of urgency.

• Must display a positive attitude and professional work demeanor.

• Self-motivated and independent thinker.

• Displays good attendance practices.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must pass a Titmus vision test, physical, and drug screen upon hire.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The responsibilities listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

**Job Type:**

Full-time

**Benefits:**

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

**Education:**

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Spring Lake, MI Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spring Lake, MI 49456: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20