Manufacturing Engineering Grinding Technician

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Grinding Technician plans, directs, coordinates, and checks rack bar and steering nut grinding manufacturing processes by performing the below duties.

Essential Duties/responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing productivity and process improvements on current production.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Follows the evolution of the equipment and performs acceptance evaluation accordingly.
• Aids and assists with the implementation of the equipment on the floor from delivery to hand off to production.
• Aids and assists with documentation, preventive maintenance plans and training.
• Applies knowledge to develop processing parameters and assist production if problems are encountered.
• Supports day-to-day production.
• Involvement in team meetings with production workers to help determine and develop areas of improvement.
• Works on new programs as assigned (APQP tasks).
• A working knowledge of statistical methods and SPC charts.
• Provides assistance in the areas of design, layout and detail drawing, procurement of materials, construction and testing of new product.
• Conduct regular audits (Quality- LPA, Work Station, 5S, Operator, etc.)
• Support continuous improvement activities to address safety, quality and productivity for the grinding manufacturing area.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Education And/or Experience

• 2-5 years advanced experience and training with grinding processes and equipment

Qualifications/competency

Language Skills

• Advanced language skills required

Computer Skills

• Must have advanced computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Must be capable of learning other software packages (Ex: SAP, Axalant, and Test Software)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A

Other Skills and Abilities

• Individual must possess interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must have the ability to work in an office and manufacturing assembly environment, which could include sitting or standing for the majority of the day. Responsibilities include the need to lift, carry, push, and pull material on an infrequent basis. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.