Engineering Technician

What you will enjoy doing* You will work with Quality and Engineering organizations to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and achieve acceptable first pass yield & collaborate with Engineering to resolve tooling related quality issues You will support the creation of documentation necessary for new applications, including job instructions, job routers, job safety analyses, standard operating procedures, etc You will analyze the reasons for equipment failure and leads Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts & participate in reliability related incident investigations, prioritizing action items, and follow-up on their implementation You will support Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) efforts to increase machine utilization, as defined by facility targets & analyze process data and lead improvement projects Further, you will work as an integral team member on productivity projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices & support the design and modify tooling / fixturing for new product introduction and improvement of existing processes Also, you will support the completion of First Article Inspection (FAI) and SPS data for new product introduction and improvement of existing processes & support design reviews with safety and ergonomics focus on plant systems and production equipment changes What makes you great Associates degree or greater required; or equivalent manufacturing experience 3 years of manufacturing experience is required Proven ability to combine theoretical training with practical experience in a "hands-on" environment required You must have effective project management skills with the ability to complete multiple projects independently Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred You must be able to work closely with Quality / Engineering / Operations on assigned tasks and be reliable to achieve assigned duties in a timely manner Working extended hours and/or weekends and holidays may be required You will have the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform manual tasks for extended periods Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while processing, masking, demasking, loading, unloading, inspecting, and packaging customer hardware and materials Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation You will work in a production environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and industrial chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) Ability to visually inspect parts, materials, and process conditions to identify defects, damage, contamination, or other nonconforming conditions Ability to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, protective clothing, and other PPE as required by the task or work area