R&D Engineering Technician at The Gund Company – El Marques

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

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Job Summary

Job Summary:

This individual will be the respond to all product compliance requests in a timely manner and be responsible for the technical content of the information provided. This technician will be responsible for the product compliance for TGC.

The R&D Process Technician will also act as a liaison between the operations process, engineering development, and vendor suppliers for the development of new products. They will collaborate with the R&D Engineer to support development efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support product regulatory compliance across TGC products and global sites.
• Request, track, and maintain vendor declarations (RoHS, REACH, SVHC, PFAS, EPA, etc.). And follow up until received.
• Organize compliance files for raw materials and finished products (clear naming, version control).
• Maintain trackers for requests, receipts, and customer inquiries.
• Provide compliance documentation to customers and upload to portals (e.g. Assent).
• Support UL, CE, and other certification documentation.
• Coordinate compliance testing as needed (work with international labs/certification bodies, track sample status, collect reports).
• Support internal and external audits by pulling documentation
• Monitor global regulatory changes and flag gaps or risks.
• Own a SharePoint “Compliance Hub” (document library + simple status view showing what we have vs. missing, gaps/risks, and yearly metrics).

Other Duties as Needed:

• Perform capability analyses regarding the behavior of tools and fixtures within the process.
• Collaborate with production to improve current devices and fixtures, making processes more robust.
• Create reports based on data analysis.
• Manage and assist with the installation and implementation of new equipment, tools, and processes, including operator training and customer service training for quoting purposes.
• Support the transfer of new products and processes to routine production.
• Participate in the improvement of Non-Conforming Materials, Corrective Actions, Rework, and On-Time Delivery. Identify common causes and implement preventive actions.
• Contribute to the gross profit review process to drive margin improvements through process efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for standardization; develop standards and graphical instructions, and train team members on new standards. Create and maintain process instructions and documentation.
• Design GO/NO-GO gauges.
• Assist with Kaizens and A3 improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems through data analysis.
• Provide project follow-up based on A3 and action plans previously scheduled.
• Perform testing on materials using laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with production to machine parts to be done for RD requirements or test specimens.
• Assist other facilities on the CAD – CAM support.
• Assist on the programing of the 3D scanner
• Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3

Qualifications & Competencies:

• BS Engineering Degree
• Project planning and report writing
• Experience in a documentation or coordinator role (quality, purchasing, compliance, or manufacturing).
• Strong organization and follow-up skills; comfortable managing high email volume and multiple requests.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint); able to maintain trackers and records.
• Basic English for email communication with global teams/customers;
• Detail-oriented and able to handle customer-facing documentation accurately.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers.
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills for processes and equipment
• Strong written communication skills, both technical and non-technical
• Works well with people and is comfortable leading teams

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.