Engineering Technician SDI Grand Rapids

POSITION: Engineering Tech SDI Grand Rapids

The Engineering Technician supports the engineering and SDI business unit teams in launching sustaining andimproving products and manufacturing processes. This role conducts handson testingmeasurement troubleshooting training and documentation to ensure product qualitymanufacturability and compliance with specifications and customer requirements. Actsas a key link between engineering production quality key channel partners and suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings schematics and specifications; verify
conformance using appropriate measurement tools.
Executes multiple project schedules and raises issues to meet project deadlines.
Initiates and processes Engineering Change Orders (EO)/Business processes and obtains the necessary approvals.
Support the creation and revision of Standard Work Work Instructions and
Procedures: ensure documents reflect current practice.
Coordinate product tests interpret results and communicate findings clearly.
Coordinate prototypes of product builds with Model Shop Production and
Suppliers: document build issues and propose practical fixes.
Troubleshoot issues on the line (e.g. fit form function test failures); escalate with clear problem statements and data.
Track and manage samples parts and nonconforming material (NCMR) as
required.
Support supplier component evaluations incoming inspections and part
qualification as needed.
Provide onthefloor training or guidance to operators on new processes or revisions
(with engineer oversight).

When needed provide product technical training to key channel partners and outside sales representatives.

Contribute to project timelines by providing accurate status updates risks and
resource needs.

Ability to understand and interpret customer drawings and specifications working in customer portals following procedures for governmental customer flow downs shelf-life requirementssurveys packaging requirements mil specs origin/destination inspections part marking and deciphering solicitation/clauses and modifications.

Success Measures

Ontime completion of assigned tasks.
Timely accurate documentation and change implementation.
Positive crossfunctional feedback and safety compliance

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or
  equivalent Military/Technical training or High School Diploma.
  Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with calipers micrometers height gauges pin gauges torque
  tools; reading prints and GD&T basics.
• Familiarity with test setups fixtures and safe machine operation.
• Comfortable with Excel/Sheets for data logging and charting.

Experience:
25 years supporting product or manufacturing engineering in a production
environment (prototype to production helpful) preferred.

Demonstrated initiative ability to learn and problem-solving skills
Government/military administrative past work with EAR ITAR DFAR knowledge preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift/push/pull fine motor skills/tasks;
• use of PPE.
• Work in production and office settings.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites if needed

Core Competencies-Individual Contributor

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Communicates Effectively

• Decision Quality

• Drives Results

• Ensures Accountability

• Instills Trust

• Plans & Aligns

• Situational Adaptability

ModelsFlexfabsHEARTS Values:

• Honesty Dothe right thing.

• ExcellenceContinuously search for ways to exceed expectations.

• Accountability Takeextreme ownership

• RespectRecognize the values of eachassociate

• TeamworkCollaborate communicate andtake action

• SupportIndividualsorganizations & community
  

Flexfabis an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals requires access to technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).Only U.S. persons (citizens lawful permanent residents refugees or asylees) are eligible

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