Manufacturing Engineering Technician II

About the role

Operate as a member of multidisciplinary teams to Installs and commissions manufacturing equipment, maintain positive control of project materials, and facilitate the work of contract labor and/or vendor installation teams. The manufacturing engineering technician's primary responsibility is to execute and facilitate accomplishment of project tasks in accordance with the project schedule.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities/Abilities

• Continuously drives culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization.
• Facilitate systematic problem solving and implementing solutions to solve the root-cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes.
• Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization.
• Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Supports and Leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events.
• Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization.
• Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with leadership to include identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects.
• Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations.
• Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders.
• Install, test, and commission capital equipment ensuring that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures.
• Provide technical training and cross training on all shifts to process leaders, line mechanics, and operating teams
• Create and maintain manufacturing routings
• Perform cycle time and time study analyses
• Possess detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology
• Possess detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools

Education and Experience Requirements

Degree(s): Associates Degree pr Two-Year Degree from an Engineering Technical School Preferred

License(s): Refrigerant Handling License a plus

Certification(s): None

• Minimum of 3-5 years in industrial operations setting or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, machinist experience
• Lean 6 Sigma training a plus
• Additional supervisory or leadership training a plus

Work Environment

• Office with periodic visits to the test lab and manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.