Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering TechnicianOperate as a member of multidisciplinary teams to installs and commissions manufacturing equipment, maintain positive control of project materials, and facilitate the work of contract labor and/or vendor installation teams. The manufacturing engineering technician's primary responsibility is to execute and facilitate accomplishment of project tasks in accordance with the project schedule.Essential Responsibilities/Activities/Abilities:Continuously drives culture change and acceptance of Lean Manufacturing principles across the organization.Facilitate systematic problem solving and implementing solutions to solve the root-cause of problems related to non-conforming material and corrective action processes.Provide guidance for root cause analysis and corrective action to all levels within the organization.Support manufacturing with the implementation of efficient and reliable Lean Manufacturing processes.Supports and leads Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S workshop activities and events.Inspires and encourages the use of best practices throughout the organization.Engages plant management and employees in conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing tools.Frequently follows up with appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation and sustainability of continuous improvement projects.Assist with leadership to include identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects.Collects and monitors activities to assess trends and opportunities to provide proactive recommendations.Assist with establishing the measuring and tracking process for each initiative and provide timely reports to all stakeholders.Install, test, and commission capital equipment ensuring that product design requirements are met per manufacturer and AAON procedures.Provide technical training and cross training on all shifts to process leaders, line mechanics, and operating teams.Create and maintain manufacturing routings.Perform cycle time and time study analyses.Possess detailed knowledge of operations processes, facilities, services, practices, procedures and terminology.Possess detailed knowledge of operations machinery, equipment, materials and tools.Education and Experience Requirements:Degree(s): Associates Degree or Two-Year Degree from an Engineering Technical School preferred.License(s): Refrigerant Handling License a plus.Certification(s): None.Minimum of 3-5 years in industrial operations setting or equivalent manufacturing experience.Electrical, mechanical, machinist experience.Lean 6 Sigma training a plus.Additional supervisory or leadership training a plus.Work Environment:Office with periodic visits to the test lab and manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.Lift up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.Disclaimer:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.