Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer Technic

Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer Technic

Position Description:
This position is responsible for exercises on validations of new and existing products, including equipment as needed. Assists in activities related to product design, development, qualification and production. Exhibits knowledge of operations in the assigned work area. Projects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace. Freedom to act, under close supervision, in semi-structured assignments that generally require adherence to defined procedures and specific, detailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of moderate scope and complexity. Demonstrates Viant Values.

Essential Job Functions:
•    Develops protocols based on external and internal requirements.
•    Executes protocols and perform reports. Follows up for approval and closure up to mfg implementation. 
•    Applies basic technical skills, standard methodologies, or processes to perform routine activities.
•    Assists Manufacturing staff in monitoring daily validations and/or product manufacturing as assinged.
•    Performs testing per engineering protocols, recording equipment used, and results achieved in verification test reports.
•    Collaborates with manufacturing and engineering to develop molding or assembly manufacturing instructions.
•    Creates manufacturing aids and procedures as assigned.
•    Collaborates with management and engineering to brainstorm on process issues and provide suggestions for process improvements.
•    Provides technical assistance to production by answering questions when needed.
•    Interfaces with production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
•    Performs research for new product components, tools, and equipment, as required.
•    Assists Quality Assurance with incident/problem investigations and reviews.
•    Assists with and participates in technical engineering projects
•    Participates effectively in cross-organization projects and team tasks.
•    Identifies areas for process improvement and makes recommendations to management.
•    Uses standard operating procedures to solve routine problems.
•    Able to participate in and support training
•    Able to execute engineering study with provided instructions/protocol
•    Other duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. 2-year associate degree in engineering technology or related technical field preferred. 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field. 

Job Experience:
•    Working knowledge of quality system requirements.
•    Advanced knowledge - MS office. Basic - Minitab Experience working in a production facility or cleanroom a plus.
•    Knowledge and experience with manufacturing related equipment.
•    Thorough understanding of product manufacturing and validation requirements.

Skills and Competencies:
•    Detail-oriented and able to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.
•    Ability to develop technical solutions to address problems while minimizing cost and impact on the schedule.
•    Reads and comprehends simple specifications, plans, and shop drawings.
•    Ability to communicate problems to effect corrective action.
•    Maintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes and methods.
•    Maintains high standards of quality.
•    Possesses written and oral communications skills sufficient to speak clearly and distinctly, write reports, and read work-related instructions, rules, and procedures.
•    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Exchange complex technical information and ideas concisely and logically.
•    Accountable for own contribution.