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Engineering Technician I
Protolabs
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- 12 hours ago
- $26.54 – $31.20 / hour
- Lean
- 5S
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban
- Kaizen
- Six Sigma
- CAD
- CNC
- ITAR
- Health insurance
- Pension
12 hours ago
Join our team as an
Engineering Technician I
As anEngineering Technician I,you'll support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and engineering projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze manufacturing data, implement Lean practices, and contribute to projects involving new equipment, cost reduction, and product launches. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver with manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.What You Will Do:
- Provide technical assistance on designated continuous improvement and engineering projects
- Assist and facilitate continuous improvement changes (including 5S activities) by supporting engineering teams in the implementation of projects to improve results
- Participate in various project teams and activities at the discretion of the Manufacturing Engineer or Sr. Engineering Technician.
- Create set-ups and execute special operations for specific customer orders at the discretion of the Manufacturing Engineer or Sr. Engineering Technician.
- Supports projects related to new production equipment, process improvement, cost reductions, and new product introductions
- Perform testing and conduct data entry and analysis for various manufacturing projects and efforts as needed.
What You Will Bring:
- HS Diploma or trade school certification
- Previous experience utilizing Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable MFG experience
- Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
- Results-oriented
- Capable of handling assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
- Knowledge of new and emerging technologies in manufacturing.
- Familiarity with general Lean Manufacturing concepts and techniques, such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban System, 5S, and Kaizen philosoph
What Sets You Apart:
- AA Degree in Mechanical, Engineering Technology or Lean or Six Sigma Certification
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, and injection molding technology
- Familiarity with machining and tooling principles and precision measurement equipment
- A background or working knowledge of machining and/or injection molding preferred
What's In It For You:
- We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
- We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!
Engineering Technician I · Protolabs