Re:Build Manufacturing · 18 hours ago
Engineering Technician
Kalamazoo, MI
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRe:Build Manufacturing is a family of industrial businesses focused on revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing base. The Engineering Technician role involves applying engineering principles to improve and maintain manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
IndustrialManufacturingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement through analysis of production metrics such as productivity, first pass yield, interruptions, and scrap rates
Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety/quality standards and regulations
Ensure the maintainability of new installations by implementing an effective predictive and preventative program
Ensure workplace safety with heavy focus on operator ergonomics
Improve workstation layout, workflow, and assembly methods
Support product/process validation and verification testing and report generation
Write, update, and approve production processes and procedures
Assist with research, purchases, and/or implementations of new equipment, processes, procedures, and systems
Respond urgently to line stoppages and mitigate down time
Conduct customer, product, technical and regulatory research
Develop conceptual designs utilizing 3D CAD software
Conduct Risk Management activities ensuring product safety
Prototype and test engineering solutions
Optimize design for manufacturing, inspection, and service as applicable
Execute Product Verification & Validation efforts to include writing test reports and conducting tests
Implement corrective action to solve design challenges or issues. This may include changing design features, selecting a different manufacturing method or a complete redesign of the component
Able to evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements
Assist in internal audits
Assist in evaluation and corrective action for returns and customer complaints
Building/facility maintenance
Capable of conducting FMECA
Leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and information technology skills
Proficient communication skills
Knowledge of production equipment for purchase, installation, and repair
Engineering Technicians are members of the Production Integration Group and required to participate in team activities
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year hands on practical engineering experience
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
Exercise original thought and judgement
Work in a group environment with creative, open minded, out of the box thinking
Show attention to detail
Manage time and organize tasks
Possess good communication skills
Understand manufacturing processes and construction methods
Exhibit good problem-solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines
Experience using basic measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.)
Preferred
Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar
Company
Re:Build Manufacturing
Re:Build Manufacturing is a family of industrial businesses combining cutting-edge enabling technologies, operational superiority and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company.
Founded in 2020Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$121.9MKey Investors
General CatalystUS Department of Energy
2024-08-14Series Unknown· $120M
2024-05-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Miles Arnone
Chief Executive Officer
Chad Clawson
Chief Operating Officer
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