Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician supports production by finding and correcting equipment and process problems when machines are running but are not consistently producing good parts.

This is a hands-on role with significant time on the manufacturing floor. The MET works closely with operators, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, supervisors, and Engineering to identify the cause of production issues, improve equipment and processes, and help sustain the solution.

This role is focused on production and process improvement. It is not a traditional breakdown-maintenance or millwright position, although the MET must be comfortable troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment and partnering with Maintenance when repairs are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor observing equipment, processes, and operator concerns.
• Troubleshoot production problems involving machine setup, process variation, tooling, mechanical systems, electrical systems, automation, or controls.
• Use root-cause analysis, structured problem-solving, data, and hands-on observation to identify the actual cause of problems.
• Work with operators and supervisors to improve machine operation, process consistency, quality, throughput, and equipment performance.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering on corrective actions and equipment improvements.
• Lead improvement projects from problem definition through testing, implementation, standardization, and follow-up.
• Design or support the design and implementation of fixtures, tooling, layouts, and other production improvements.
• Track results using practical measures such as downtime, scrap, rework, cycle time, throughput, or first-pass yield.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, best practices, and training materials.
• Help establish sustainable process and equipment improvements rather than temporary fixes.
• Manage multiple priorities while communicating progress, risks, and next steps clearly.
• Follow safe work practices and escalate unsafe equipment or conditions.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving machine operation, equipment troubleshooting, process troubleshooting, or production support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Practical exposure to electrical, controls, automation, or machine fault diagnosis.
• Experience taking a manufacturing or continuous-improvement problem through implementation.
• Ability to work directly with operators and Maintenance personnel and gain support for changes.
• Ability to use production data and hands-on observation to make decisions.
• Strong communication skills across production, technical, and leadership groups.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and follow work through to completion.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing layouts.
• Familiarity with TPM, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, or reliability-centered maintenance.
• Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, or operator training materials.
• Exposure to fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, sensors, or PLC-controlled equipment.