Summary:
The Manufacturing – Engineering Technician (MET) works with the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) or Production Supervisor to provide support to Production. It aims to enable a fast response to BOM, design, or manufacturability improvements or problems that impede assembly operations.
The MET also acts as a liaison between design engineering and production team members during prototype and pilot builds. The MET also supports Manufacturing Engineering by identifying areas where Manufacturing Assembly Instructions (MAI’s) / standardized work instructions would improve productivity and/or quality. The MET also assists in the design and implementation of new tooling and/or fixtures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two year degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience with 4+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or assembly lines is needed. Welding and/or metal fabrication is desired.
- Strong computer AutoDesk skills, including Microsoft Office applications and experience with computer database systems.
- Experience with CAD programs (Solidworks; Autocad is a plus), to properly troubleshoot manufacturability issues.
- Basic understanding of an ERP System- preferably, IFS
- Results-oriented, able to maintain positive relationships with all levels of staff, be a team player, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated competency in identifying root causes of manufacturability problems and suggesting corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills during the resolution of assembly problems with assembly team members and shop supervisors.
- Ability to work in cross functional teams to achieve operational results required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of BOMs and product structures. Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, Kaizen, or project management concepts including scope management planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Self-starter with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership within your area of responsibility
Responsibilities:
Support growth of PowerSecure by providing plant floor support in the following areas:
- Along with MEs and Production Supervisors, identify process improvement and labor efficiency opportunities in the assembly of both
generators and switchgear. Coordinate with production management and manufacturing engineering management to achieve consensus on which items to implement. Follow-up to ensure items tagged for implementation are completed in a timely fashion. - Provide technical assistance to our manufacturing products and processes.
- Support ME and Production with DFMA initiatives.
- Provide training to production as needed on manufacturing processes, Work Instructions and Change Management.
- Provide support with product structure, BOM, routings and part set up to ensure manufacturability and optimal material flow.
- Promote, educate, and instill a culture of waste identification and elimination throughout the manufacturing operation by utilizing
Lean Manufacturing concepts and the principles of Kaizen (continuous improvement). - Will be working imbedded in the manufacturing process gathering data to support Manufacturing Engineering/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Must be willing to travel to DI-Randleman manufacturing facility, work extended hours and weekends.
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technicians
Physical Demands: 30% seated desk and computer work to 70% walking and standing – shop floor. Lift 50 lbs.
Work Environment: Working in both a factory setting and open office setting.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned
at any time.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
Join Our Power Team!
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Two-year degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience with 4+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience with manufacturing and/or assembly lines
- Welding and/or metal fabrication experience
- Strong Autodesk and Microsoft Office skills, plus experience with computer database systems
- Experience with CAD programs, especially SolidWorks; AutoCAD is a plus
- Basic understanding of an ERP system, preferably IFS
- Ability to identify root causes of manufacturability problems and suggest corrective measures
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Knowledge of BOMs, product structures, engineering drawings, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends and travel to the DI-Randleman manufacturing facility
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced Manufacturing Engineering Technicians
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work primarily standing or walking on a shop floor
What We Do
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. PowerSecure provides energy solutions in the areas of distributed energy resources and energy efficiency. Distributed energy resource solutions include Interactive Distributed Generation® (iDG®), solar energy, fuel cells, energy storage and microgrid solutions. PowerSecure is a pioneer in developing distributed power systems and integration of distributed energy resources in a sophisticated microgrid, including the ability to: -Forecast electricity demand and optimize the deployment of the systems. -Provide utilities and their commercial and industrial customers with dedicated and reliable distributed energy resources. -Provide customers with the most resilient power in the industry. -Create multiple value streams to the utility and its customers through distributed energy resource management utilizing PowerSecure’s PowerControl 24/7/365 monitoring framework. The company’s energy efficiency products and services include energy efficient lighting solutions that utilize LED technologies to improve lighting quality and the design, installation, and maintenance of energy conservation measures.
