Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY The Engineering Technician will provide hands‑on fabrication, assembling, design, product evaluations, and documenting products related to light duty pick‑up truck and Jeep accessory products in a research and development environment. The responsibilities within this role will involve a broad range of products including Bed Covers (a.k.a. Tonneau Covers), Styling Bars, Chase/Headache Racks, Step Bars, Latches and Mechanisms, chassis components and electrical accessories including lighting and Canbus products. This position will require a highly adaptable, hands‑on technician who is a skilled fabricator in machining, welding, and assembly. This position will require the use of CNC equipment, standard manual shop equipment and handheld tools. Additionally, the Engineering Technician will be required to follow the best safety practices and assist in mentoring others in proper shop techniques and safety. CORE FUNCTIONS Fabrication : Follow direction provided by Engineering and utilize machine shop equipment (including but not limited to Drill Press, Band Saw, Panel Saw, Blast Cabinet, Press, Press Brake, Lathe, Tube Bender, CNC Mill, CNC Plasma Cutter, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Fabrication Table, 3D Printers, etc.) to make precision‑fabricated components and assemblies that meet required dimensional specifications per CAD design. Ability to read drawings for fabricating components and fixtures. Solidworks experience is a plus for clarifying additional measurements. Collaborating with product design engineering and performing minor revisions for part manufacturability and suggesting DFM opportunities in production design. Maintain an organized and clean shop area and assist in shop housekeeping, as required. Read fine scales, dials, and indicators of measurement devices. Safely operate machine tools such as CNC, lathes, milling machines, band saws, plasma cutters, and grinders. Perform basic care and maintenance of all shop and test equipment. Track cutting tool life and replace dull tools. Ability to utilize 3D design software to design any necessary fixtures or jigs for fabricating work order items. Evaluate product designs and determine necessary fixtures or jigs required for fabricating components. Ability to use additive manufacturing (3D printing) process cohesively with the traditional subtractive fabrication process. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Associate degree in a field related to engineering technology or a professional certification from an accredited organization is required. 2+ years of fabrication experience or equivalent fabricator military experience including TIG and MIG welding experience or AWS certification is required. 2 years’ machining experience (manual lathe, Bridgeport, shear, press brake, etc.) is required. CNC experience utilizing 3D CAD/CAM software is required. SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience are preferred. Skills and Abilities Ability to perform cutting & welding. Oxy acetylene cutting a plus. Ability to execute show‑quality MIG and TIG welds when required. Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to interact with a cross‑functional diverse team throughout the organization and treat everyone with respect. Team mind‑set yet hold self personally accountable for team results. Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing. Ability to convey and understand comments and questions of others. Ability to find solutions for or deal proactively with work‑related problems. Ability to set priorities and utilize time management skills. Ability to be detailed oriented and pay close attention to all areas of projects and tasks. Travel Must be able to travel locally (Metro-Detroit) and domestically on occasion. Competencies Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Supervisor Responsibilities Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities. Physical Requirements This position is subject to medium work; Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Activities This position is subject to the following physical activities: standing, balancing, walking, reaching, hearing, and using hands and/or fingers in repetitive motions. Visual Acuity The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Working Conditions The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from the production-based environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr