Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Position Summary
Provides hands-on technical support to the Manufacturing Engineering function on the production floor. Assists in creating, documenting, and improving manufacturing processes, including work instructions, plant layouts, and process documentation. Builds, sets up, tests, and troubleshoots tooling, fixtures, and process changes; supports LEAN events and productivity improvement projects; and helps ensure production processes meet quality, safety, and delivery requirements.

Steffes Benefit Plan Includes:

- Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan

- Dental and Vision Insurance

- Generous 401K matching

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days

- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

- Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

- Paid Military Leave

- Education Assistance Program

- Paid Paternity Leave

- Paid Bereavement Leave

- Paid Jury Duty Leave

- Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Core Values:
Trust : We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond ones self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in creating and maintaining manufacturing process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Assembly Procedures (SAPs) and Work Instructions.

- Participate in LEAN events such as Kaizens, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and VAVE. Gather information, complete assigned action items, and follow up.

- Assist with completing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Engineering Change Requests/Notices (ECR/ECNs).

- Support productivity improvement projects by building, setting up, testing, and troubleshooting tooling, fixtures, and process changes on the production floor.

- Assist with plant layouts of equipment, workflow, storage, and exterior items.

- Assist with time and motion analysis studies.

- Assists in the fabrication and wiring of new or modified tooling, fixtures, and equipment being developed.

- Support manufacturing processes as needed, including assisting with technical troubleshooting and training.

- Assists in establishing and maintaining quality assurance procedures to ensure testing, purchasing, and receiving are consistent with product and process specifications.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including labeling of nonproduction parts.

- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

- Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.

- may require additional responsibility and ability to work overtime hours.

- Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations:
Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work cant be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
o Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
o Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
o Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
o Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED

- 3+ years of work experience utilizing mechanical abilities such as wiring, welding, fabricating, metal crafting, designing, etc.; exposure to manufacturing processes preferred

- Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, Microsoft Office)

- Basic knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles preferred

- Written and verbal communication, reading, and math skills sufficient to create and interpret process documentation
OR

- An acceptable combination of education and experience

Functional & Cognitive Requirements:
This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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