Kennedy Valve-2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports engineering and production teams by assisting with the development testing implementation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and systems in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role is vital to improving efficiency quality and safety on the production floor and ensuring that equipment and tooling are functioning at optimal levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist engineers in designing developing and implementing manufacturing processes procedures and tooling for new and existing products.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production processes equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Collect and analyze data to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements in workflow layout or tooling.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality or process issues.
• Draft and/or update standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and process documentation.
• Assist in process capability studies time studies and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
• Provide technical support during installation maintenance or upgrades of production equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
• Support manufacturing engineers in capital equipment procurement and commissioning projects.
• Maintain accurate records of tests calibrations and inspections.

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production support role preferably in heavy industry (e.g. metal fabrication forging machining casting).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with measuring tools (calipers micrometers) and data acquisition tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing software systems (e.g. ERP CAD CAM) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information :

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time walking throughout the facility and the ability to handle up to 50lbs as required.
• Exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.
• Work time is spent primarily inside the main entrance building with rounding on the manufacturing floor and KV grounds; occasional tasks and interactions outdoors.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time