Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician Job Summary/Objective: The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will develop manufacturing methods, processes and procedures that improve product quality and profitability. They will assist RJG Engineering and Production by implementing improvements to design and production processes. The core focus of this role is maintaining and improving RJG product calibration and programming systems, including leading and managing maintenance of all Production level calibrated test equipment so that products leave RJG with a high level of quality. Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Manager (Hardware) Classification: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Hourly Location: Onsite in Traverse City, MI Essential Job Functions: ? Design and fabricate tooling, fixtures, test equipment and prototypes for Engineering and Production. ? Troubleshoot design, equipment, and process issues by collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations. ? Assist and/or lead engineering change requests to existing products. ? Act as a liaison between Engineering and Production to ensure efficient transition from design/development to manufacturing. ? Create work instructions, standard operating procedures and conduct training for production processes. ? Ensure production processes comply with safety and quality standards, including: ? ISO 9001:2015 ? Soldering processes IPC-A-610 Class II ? ESD control for all applicable electronics and assemblies ? Lead and manage maintenance for all production-level calibrated test equipment to ensure products leave with a high level of quality that is in conformance with RJG Internal QMS and industry best practice. ? Collect and analyze data to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. ? Assist with identifying root causes for non-conformances and implement corrective actions to reduce/eliminate quality issues. ? Be 'hands-on' with production- assist, train, and work closely with the production technicians through manufacturing process. ? Lead and participate in Lean activities in the Production area: implementing new methods of data collection, updating work instructions, and developing new and better manufacturing approaches and processes. ? Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify Lean practices to increase quality and profitability. ? Ensure team members are following processes, procedures, and Lean practices. Maintain controlled updates to design and production process changes and ensure team members are trained/informed of changes. ? Participate in all New Product Development/Introduction process steps including market and cost analysis, prototype design, testing, process development, control plans, etc. Quality ? Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the QMS standards and customer requirements. ? Understand, follow, and help maintain current ISO and Quality Management System procedures. ? Employ design for manufacturing principals to ensure productivity, quality and manufacturing systems meet customer expectations. ? Drive root cause identification/failure analysis and corrective actions for deviations in processes. ? May represent the Engineering or Production team during internal and external quality audits. Qualifications: Education and Experience ? Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field related to mechanical, electronics, or electronics technology or equivalent education and experience. ? Minimum 4 years' experience using Quality tools and processes to support and lead light manufacturing including electronic assembly and testing. ? Minimum 4 years' exp