Engineering Technical Specialist

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Responsibilities Production and process support:

Recommend and assist our engineers with manufacturing process design changes to increase efficiency throughout our facility Provide technical guidance and expertise when evaluating and integrating new technologies Assist in sustaining engineering tasks for existing production lines Collect production data Provide support for operations software on Microsoft operating systems Proactively maintain existing operations technology systems and identify and resolve potential technical issues Work with vendor software support to address issues and facilitate upgrades Support specialized operations software and tools Documentation data and system maintenance: Create and maintain Work Instructions, SOPs, SAP routings, and BOMs under managerial guidance Verify production data against ERP/MES for accuracy and integrity; report discrepancies to Engineer Interface with various departments including Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to ensure documentation is complete and used during design and production Support audits, validations, and process check by ensuring accurate documentation Provide feedback on improvements to process documentation and standard work Conduct time studies to analyze and improve work methods and process efficiency, as needed

Continuous Improvement and Industrialization:

Participate in Continuous Improvement activities such as 5 Why, Kaizen, and layout optimization projects Support development of Poke Yoke, error-proofing, or engineering solutions Provide input to line layout design, ergonomic improvements, and process enhancements Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance use of existing operations technology systems

Safety and Training Support:

Conduct training of operators and line leaders on new or updated processes, SOPs, and Work Instructions as and when needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promoting operational excellence and adherence to EHS standards

Qualifications Experience Required:

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in assembly, machining, or process operations Understanding of process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, routings, BOMs) Capable of supporting line setup, troubleshooting, and production improvement activities Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and ERP/MES updates Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviors Ability to manage workload and support multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated customer centric focus Minimum of 5 years of applications support experience

Education Required:

High School diploma

Experience Preferred:

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, 5 Why, Poke Yoke, Kaizen, etc.) Experience supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) or problem-solving activities (DMAIC, FPY improvement) Manufacturing experience SAP experience ABS experience

Education Preferred:

Associate's degree in information technology or a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of experience Bachelor's degree in information science, Computer Science, or a related discipline may substitute for up to 2 years of experience

Travel:

Up to 25% travel may be required between U.S. facilities #LI-AS1 #

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Qualifications:

Experience Required:

Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in assembly, machining, or process operations Understanding of process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, routings, BOMs) Capable of supporting line setup, troubleshooting, and production improvement activities Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and ERP/MES updates Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence attitudes and behaviors Ability to manage workload and support multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated customer centric focus Minimum of 5 years of applications support experience

Education Required:

High School diploma

Experience Preferred:

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, 5 Why, Poke Yoke, Kaizen, etc.) Experience supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) or problem-solving activities (DMAIC, FPY improvement) Manufacturing experience SAP experience ABS experience

Education Preferred:

Associate s degree in information technology or a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of experience Bachelor s degree in information science, Computer Science, or a related discipline may substitute for up to 2 years of experience

Travel:

Up to 25% travel may be required between U.S. facilities #LI-AS1 #LI-ONSITE