Engineering Technician

Job Title:

Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician interprets engineering prints and models, develops CNC programs, and sets up Swiss and milling machine centers to produce high-quality components. This role focuses on creating capable, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean initiatives in a growing medical device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Interpret engineering prints and 3D models to create accurate CNC programs for Swiss and milling machine centers.

+ Set up CNC machines and machining centers to produce components that meet specification and quality requirements.

+ Select cutting tools that provide cost-effective tool life and fully utilize tooling capabilities.

+ Develop capable, cost-effective, and sustainable machining processes for new and existing products.

+ Write clear work instructions and procedures to support manufacturing processes and ensure repeatability.

+ Apply a full understanding of G-code to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.

+ Advocate for and implement high quality standards and Lean manufacturing principles throughout daily work.

+ Assess, interpret, and communicate technical specifications and requirements to all relevant departments.

+ Identify, plan, and complete continuous improvement projects, including cycle time reduction and perishable tooling selection and cost reduction.

+ Create, coordinate, and document engineering tests to validate processes and tooling.

+ Perform quality assurance tests and inspections to verify compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

+ Assist in or lead the development of tooling designs and CNC programming for complex parts.

+ Modify bills of materials (BOM) and bills of operations (BOO) within the ERP system through established change control processes.

+ Assist with costing and quoting activities related to tooling and process development.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve daily manufacturing and machining issues in alignment with Lean structures and problem-solving methods.

+ Maintain and improve machining and secondary operational processes to ensure consistent performance and output.

+ Support process validation activities and documentation as needed for medical device manufacturing.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support new product introduction and ongoing production.

Essential Skills

+ 2-3 years of experience in a technical field, preferably related to CNC machining or manufacturing engineering.

+ Hands-on experience with CNC process improvements, troubleshooting, validation, and change control.

+ Proficiency with CAD and CAM software, preferably Solid Works, NX, and Esprit.

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Experience with CNC programming, including G-code for Swiss and milling machine centers.

+ Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and technical specifications.

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Experience with fixture and tooling design and engineering for machining applications.

+ Strong understanding of machining equipment, milling operations, and maintenance considerations.

+ Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

+ Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.

+ Experience applying continuous improvement and continuous process improvement methods in a manufacturing setting.

+ Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and basic Lean tools.

+ Ability to perform quality assurance tests and support validation activities in a regulated environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex precision parts.

+ Work history working in a precision manufacturing shop environment, ideally in medical device or medical technology.

+ LEAN or Six Sigma training with demonstrated application in process or quality improvement projects.

+ Experience working within an ISO-regulated environment, such as ISO standards for medical device manufacturing.

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