Engineering Technician

Blythewood, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Engineering Technician

Full-Time

Columbia SC

A hands-on and detail-oriented Engineering Technician is needed to join their team a growing team. The Engineering Technician will support engineering and manufacturing teams in the design testing and implementation of new and existing products and processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality process efficiency and technical excellence on the production floor.

Engineering Technician Responsibilities:

Product & Process Support

Partner with engineers on the design building testing and validation of automotive components assemblies and systems
Lead prototype builds and conducts functional performance and durability testing
Collect analyze and document test data; provide actionable insights for product and process optimization
Play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) including PFMEA control plans process setup and validation

Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Drive manufacturing process improvements using Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and 5S methodologies to boost efficiency safety and quality
Rapidly troubleshoot equipment and process issues perform root cause analysis (8D 5-Why) and implement permanent corrective actions
Collaborate with production maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime and maximize throughput
Support Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects

Technical Documentation & Quality Assurance

Create and maintain detailed work instructions test reports technical specifications and engineering drawings
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality requirements
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)

Equipment Tooling & Test Lab

Operate calibrate and maintain advanced laboratory and production test equipment (data acquisition systems environmental chambers dynamometers etc.)
Design and fabricate custom fixtures gauges and tooling using SolidWorks or AutoCAD
Support automation and robotics integration initiatives

Engineering Technician Qualifications & Requirements:

Associates degree in Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology or related field (preferred)
High school diploma/GED combined with 25 years of hands-on technical experience will be considered
25 years as an Engineering Technician Lab Technician or Manufacturing Technician in automotive or Tier 1/2 supplier environment strongly preferred
Proficient reading blueprints GD&T schematics and mechanical/electrical drawings
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes multimeters data loggers CMM and other precision measurement tools
SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar 3D CAD experience required
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5S Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement tools
Excellent problem-solving troubleshooting and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented manufacturing environment

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Engineering TechnicianFull-TimeColumbia SCA hands-on and detail-oriented Engineering Technician is needed to join their team a growing team. The Engineering Technician will support engineering and manufacturing teams in the design testing and implementation of new and existing products and processes...