Engineering Technician Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Engineering Technician Laborup Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $75,000 – $90,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications AutoCAD Mechanical engineering Management Tooling Mid-level Programmable logic controllers Continuous improvement SolidWorks Industrial engineering Kaizen Lean Six Sigma 1 year Manufacturing Root cause analysis Associate’s degree Robotics Environmental management systems Lean manufacturing CNC Full Job Description We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician with 1-3 years of automotive industry experience to join our team and play a critical role in optimizing production, improving efficiency, and mentoring a young engineering team. This is an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, drive cost-saving initiatives, and enhance manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives on problem-solving, with a strong ability to streamline operations, improve product quality, and implement data-driven solutions. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement, automation, and cutting-edge manufacturing technology, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring product integrity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrating lean manufacturing and automation to simplify processes and reduce waste. Work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges. Lead and mentor a young engineering team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Support engineering rotations and training programs to develop future talent and strengthen team capabilities. Manage capital projects, process changes, and new equipment installations to support production scalability. Ensure data-driven decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and presenting key performance metrics. Collaborate with customers and suppliers to maintain quality standards and ensure product specifications are met. Stay up to date with automotive manufacturing trends and best practices to drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree Proficiency in multiple types of CNC controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes, and fixture design. OR proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design. Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems. Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and troubleshoot production challenges effectively. Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems. PLC programming and robotics experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Able to walk approximately 3-7 miles per day. Perform repetitive motions while walking or standing. Stand/walk for the duration of the shift. Visually check for minute details during quality checks and detect color differences. Able to lift 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package Paid healthcare, holidays, and vacation 401(k) matching program Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development Collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced work environment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Application Question(s): Can you reliably commute to Vonore, TN? What’s the highest level of education that you’ve attained? How many years of manufacturing experience do you have in the automotive industry? Tell us about a continuous improvement initiative that you’ve been a part of. Have you worked with CNC machining equipment? If so, for how many years? have you programmed PLCs? If so, for how many years? Are you familiar with any 3D modeling or design software like Solidworks or AutoCAD?

Work Location:

In person