Engineering Technician

***This position is located at our Sidney, Ohio manufacturing plant***

JOB PURPOSE

Support daily production and long-term engineering projects. This results in daily operation efficiency improvements within the plant environment. Work with the operational team to improve plant-manufacturing efficiencies and provide support in the continuous improvement process of finished goods produced within the business.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide daily technical support to operations staff in the trouble shooting of equipment and processes.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Resolves deviation reports concerning product or material with plant personnel including maintenance personnel to direct equipment adjustments.
• Initiate and implement improvements to current equipment to increase efficiency and optimize manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical assistance to plant maintenance in the modification of plant equipment.
• Support final equipment specification package and equipment shakedown, qualification and verification test procedures for new and modified equipment.
• Create Capital Asset Request (CAR) for the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements as needed
• Work with EHS, Quality and Operations departments to ensure that new and existing equipment is compliant with all applicable government regulations (e.g. DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
• Assist in the development of long range and short-range capital expenditure programs and prepare the necessary capital project analyses to support site capital plans.
• Lead the development of packaging process improvements, which improve plant efficiencies.
• Actively participate in plant cost savings, safety and quality activities.
• Project Management Skills.
• Provide Accounting with NPD support.
• Travel to support suppliers as required.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

RESULTS EXPECTED

• A team environment that supports the growth and development of the Wet Ones brand
• Initiate and implement efficiency improvements resulting in positive cost benefits for the business.
• Research new equipment processes, packages, and materials that may have application within the company.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT

Associate’s degree in manufacturing / industrial engineering or related field from a college or university. Three+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and a proven track record with application.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

knowledge and use of MS Office programs. SAP, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, PLC and Ignition experience preferred