Engineering Technician - SDI - Grand Rapids

Engineering Technician - SDI - Grand Rapids The Engineering Technician supports the engineering and SDI business unit teams in launching, sustaining, and improving products and manufacturing processes. This role conducts hands‑on testing, measurement, troubleshooting, training and documentation to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance with specifications and customer requirements. Acts as a key link between engineering, production, quality, key channel partners and suppliers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; verify conformance using appropriate measurement tools. Execute multiple project schedules and raise issues to meet project deadlines. Initiate and process Engineering Change Orders (EO) and business processes, obtaining necessary approvals. Support the creation and revision of Standard Work, Work Instructions, and procedures so documents reflect current practice. Coordinate product tests, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly. Coordinate prototypes of product builds with Model Shop, Production, and suppliers; document build issues and propose practical fixes. Troubleshoot line issues (fit, form, function, test failures); elevate with clear problem statements and data. Track and manage samples, parts, and nonconforming material (NCMR) as required. Support supplier component evaluations, incoming inspections, and part qualification as needed. Provide on‑the‑floor training or guidance to operators on new processes or revisions, with engineer oversight. Provide product technical training to key channel partners and outside sales representatives when needed. Contribute to project timelines by providing accurate status updates, risks, and resource needs. Interpret customer drawings and specifications, working in customer portals, following procedures for governmental customer flow‑downs, shelf‑life requirements, surveys, packaging requirements, MIL specs, origin/destination inspections, part marking, and deciphering solicitation/clauses and modifications. Success Measures On‑time completion of assigned tasks. Timely, accurate documentation and change implementation. Positive cross‑functional feedback and safety compliance. Qualifications Education: Associate degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or equivalent military/technical training or high school diploma. Technical skills: proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, torque tools; reading prints and GD&T basics. Familiarity with test setups, fixtures, and safe machine operation. Comfortable with Excel/Sheets for data logging and charting. Experience: 2–5 years supporting product or manufacturing engineering in a production environment (prototype to production helpful) preferred. Demonstrated initiative, ability to learn, and problem‑solving skills. Government/military administrative past work with EAR, ITAR, DFAR knowledge preferred but not required. Working Conditions Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift/push/pull fine‑motor skills/tasks. Use of PPE. Work in production and office settings. Occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites if needed. Action oriented, communicates effectively, decision quality, drives results, ensures accountability, situational adaptability, honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, teamwork, support. Equal Employment Opportunity Flexfab is an equal opportunity employer, to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. This position requires access to technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) are eligible. Application: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your application and update your resume at #J-18808-Ljbffr