Engineering Technician III

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

General Description:

The Engineering Technician III reports directly to the Engineering Department Manager and provides technical support to engineers. This position requires strong knowledge of the methods and equipment utilized to produce custom mixed rubber compounds, molded rubber and composite products, or oxygen breathing hose as applicable to the assigned department. Responsibilities include supporting the development of new product and the execution of new or difficult jobs, resolving manufacturing problems and issues, and training personnel on manufacturing techniques. The position requires a hands-on innovative type individual able to produce high quality products working under general supervision. This individual must be able to communicate well with operators, engineers and managers within the Company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support product development
• Set-up, execute and closeout engineering jobs to meet quality, schedule, and efficiency requirements
• Train operators and technicians on manufacturing procedures
• Perform corrective action, preventive action, and improvement activities

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some knowledge of science or engineering
  • Preferably two years of technical school, two years of college toward a Bachelor of Science degree or related technical training (e.g. military/trade school)
• 9 years related progressive experience as a technician within a manufacturing setting.
  • Special Projects related experience – The processes and equipment associated to molding, hand lay-up, and bonding of rubber and composite products
  • Mill Room related experience – The processes and equipment associated with internal mixing, open milling, calendering, and extrusion of rubber compounds
  • Hose Department related experience – The processes and equipment associated with the manufacture of communication cables and rubber oxygen breathing hose including building hose, soldering and swage of end fittings
• Proficient in reading manufacturing drawings, the use of mechanical inspection equipment, and the application of shop math
• Mechanically inclined
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:

• Support product development
  • Support conceptualization and design of tools and processes
  • Consult with engineering during development efforts and make recommendations for improvement
  • Set-up work area, identify needed fixtures and shop aids
  • Build prototype parts using judgement and limited process direction
  • Generate accurate process notes and maintain data
  • Write or outline procedures and submit to the engineer
  • Support the development and execution of qualification plans
  • May design and conduct evaluation tests and experiments, record data and present written or oral reports
• Set-up, execute and closeout engineering jobs to meet quality, schedule, and efficiency requirements
  • Gather and review technical and quality documents associated with the product to be manufactured
  • Set-up tooling, equipment and the work area
  • Manufacture product in accordance with prescribed procedures and submit to Quality Assurance
  • Execute product travelers
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
  • Control and maintain applicable material inventory and shelf life
  • Tear down and store tooling, equipment, paperwork and the work area
• Train operators and technicians on manufacturing procedures
  • Identify need for training courses and contribute to course content
  • Provide training to operators and technicians on production procedures, methods, and the operation of tooling and equipment
  • Support cross training efforts
• Perform corrective action, preventive action, and improvement activities
  • Troubleshoot problems and issues related to product quality, tooling, and process efficiency
  • Review manufacturing processes and recommend changes to drawings and procedures
  • Investigate the cause of product defects and recommend corrective actions
  • Identify processes which may cause product defects and recommend preventive action
  • Support Lean Manufacturing methodologies

“AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable”

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.