Engineering Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the Engineering department in the development and implementation of clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings for manufacturing purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes engineering models & drawings to create sketches to be used for departmental operations.
• Produce step-by-step detail showing procedure & specifications to follow, includes list of all materials and tools to be used.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality to develop part specific characteristics to input into plan.
• Revise and update plans as required by production needs and audit requirements.
• Make corrections to Bill of Materials and routers as needed.
• Execute change requests.
• Maintain and verify revisions of specifications needed for all products.
• Verify engineering revisions.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned by the Director of Engineering.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in all functional areas within a fast-paced, technically focused manufacturing environment is essential; must be hands-on capable of effective project management and implementing tactics to drive Company initiatives in a time sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative multi-function environment, with a track record of accomplishment with measurable business impact and managing within a matrix environment.
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative / Problem Solving – Must be willing to identify existing or potential problem areas. Expected to determine, evaluate, and suggest appropriate courses of action and implement effective solutions. Interested in seeking ways to improve processes. Weigh the consequences before making a final decision. Recognize issues and determines actions needed to advance the decision-making processes.
• Teamwork / Relationship Building – Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, leaders, subordinates, and outside contacts. Build trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone. Behave in suitable and appropriate ways; pleasant and congenial; contributes to positive morale and spirit within the team; and embraces diverse and global cultures and ideas. Able to transmit information in a respectful, diplomatic, and mature manner to all.
• Safety - Demonstrates a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follows good housekeeping practices, takes proper care of equipment. Meets requirements of 100% participation in safety training & 100% safety actions completed.
• Job Knowledge – Demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to function and work group. Apply best practices and stays up to date on developments in discipline. Proficient in all job requirements. Knows best tools and means for efficient accomplishment of objectives. Takes the time to ensure accuracy of work. High standards for quality and does not allow errors or mistakes.
• Delivering Results - Strives to achieve excellence in all tasks and goals. Maintains focus and preserves in the face of obstacles. Uses time efficiently and responds quickly and constructively when confronted with challenges. Accurately prioritizes tasks. Delivers on deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively participates in lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen Events, RCCA, and Value Stream Analysis. Demonstrates enthusiasm and positivity for improving processes and their work environment. Initiates improvement without the need for constant supervision.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Attending or a degree from a two or four-year college in Engineering required.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Catia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Unitech Composites is an equal opportunity employer.