Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage equipment builds (jigs, fixtures, 3d printers, CNC cutters, etc.).
• Assemble parts using screws, nuts, bolts, wires, crimps, solder, bands, clips, springs, etc.
• Review drawings and other information to ensure the equipment is made correctly.
• Prepare raw materials for proof of concept as needed, ensuring quality and quantity are acceptable. Coordinate machine availability as required to complete testing.
• Work with NPI engineers and management on to support development of new products and new manufacturing processes.
• Implement equipment on the manufacturing floor when applicable.
• Document how equipment was made and how tests were performed for traceability and reproducibility. 
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete experimental tests, organize resulting data, and communicate data to NPI Engineers.
• Perform all work with attention to detail and document surprising or unusual results. Communicate unexpected challenges in a timely manner.
• Participate in the 6S program to ensure NPI area is in compliance.
• Communicate with Engineers, Maintenance and other resources as needed to keep resources informed and engaged. 
• Be a consistent, visible leader in the area of personal safety including involvement in assigned Safety trainings and initiatives.
• Participates as requested or desired in root cause investigations (RCI’s) occurring within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure company safety policies, procedures and expectations are understood and followed by all employees, escalate concerns/suggestions as appropriate.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma required, associates or undergraduate degree preferred. 
• 5 years assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must consistently demonstrate company values of Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Customer, Integrity and Innovation.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical skills and troubleshooting equipment individually and through assigned resources for operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and electronic, and proven ability to relate with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient use of Word, Excel, Office, Teams, and Outlook.
• Understanding of quality measurement systems and practices.
• Strong planning, documentation and execution skills required.  Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently

Physical Demands and Work Environments: 

• Frequently required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts 
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals 
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Pass Background check 

Pass Drug test 

Speaks English