Engineering Technician in Kanawha, Iowa at Stellar Industries Inc

Summary: Develops, evaluates, and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that support product specifications, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Leads cross-functional teams in evaluating cell layouts, tooling, jigs/fixtures, and production operations to establish and document best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Design and procure tools/equipment.
• Train employees or conduct training to introduce new processes.
• Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principles of concurrent engineering, currently monitors part flow, communicates design changes after jobs are released.
• Promote a productive and non-disruptive work ethic within the company.
• Investigate and validate new technologies and products for future growth.
• Develop and manage Cap Ex projects pertaining to Stellar weld equipment.
• Works on floor layout, racking, cart design, in design and implementation
• Root cause analysis.
• Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

General Competencies Required:

• Capital improvement.
• Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
• Computer proficiency.
• Operations Analysis and Critical Thinking
• Problem solving with emphasis on active learning

Preferred Experience:

• MRP Systems experience preferred.
• Process Improvement.
• Problem Resolution.
• Project Management.
• Must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.

Skills Required:

• Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span.
• Must have knowledge of computers, manufacturing practices, tools and fixturing.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, and frequently required to reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Employee will be required to work indoors in a manufacturing environment and outside in all weather conditions.
• May be required to use safety glasses while performing specific tasks or while in manufacturing areas.

Additional Requirements:

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Manufacturing & Operations, Engineering