Manufacturing Engineering Tech III

Company: Advantage Technical
Location: Winchester
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

New career opportunity with a specialized manufacturer of automotive drivetrain units. We are currently seeking a candidate able to perform all functions of Tech I & Tech II positions and provide back-up support as necessary. You will support production processes by problem solving and recommending/taking effective counter-measures to those problems. Assist Production and Quality Control in producing the correct part to the correct specifications. Essential Functions:

• Follows Company policies as directed by the Employee Handbook, the Safety Rules and Regulations, and the Quality Manual.
• Conducts investigations and makes recommendations to improve in-line process accuracy.
• Conducts investigations and makes recommendations for cost reduction activities related to processes, equipment, tooling etc.
• Participates in quotation process for customers.
• Participates in the creation and revision of the Process Control charts, Operation Sheets, Pokayoke Instructions, Standard Operation Sheets, and FMEA.
• Assists maintenance team in troubleshooting machines as needed. Also, supports production by correcting floor problems related to poor quality or high costs.
• Investigates and provides input for facility changes/improvements through kaizen activities or to meet mandated regulations, e.g. compliance with OSHA.
• Investigates and provides input for specifying new machines required to make new products and for reducing costs and improving quality like pokayoke machines or devices.
• Designs gauges/fixtures for making and checking production parts as specified on the Process Control Charts.
• Approves and revises setup procedures, tool change procedures, and equipment check sheets in conjunction with Production.
• Participates with the revision of control plans and operation standards, which Corporate Company customizes for Company Inc.
• Provides technical training support to Production Department.
• Performs back-up for Engineering Technician I & II. Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree preferred).
  • At least 5 years related experience (or at least 2 years with Associate's Degree).
  • Computer literate in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Access).
  • Basic experience with AutoCAD or equivalent.
  • Above average math and organizational skills.
  • Above average communication and customer service skills.
  • Able to interpret product drawings and to make tool and fixture drawings.
  • Able to write and edit basic CNC programs.

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