Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer Technician plays a pivotal role in supporting manufacturing engineering functions. This includes aiding in process development, troubleshooting, documenting procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position ensures production processes run efficiently, safely, and meet quality standards. Key duties involve setting up manufacturing equipment and tooling, as well as contributing to projects that increase productivity, cut waste, and enhance quality. The technician conducts root‑cause analyses, implements corrective actions, and leverages production data to spot trends and suggest enhancements. Collaboration with engineering teams is essential for introducing new processes and technologies while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations. Documentation responsibilities include creating and updating work instructions, process sheets, and equipment logs, and providing training to operators on proper equipment usage and process adherence. The role also requires evaluating alternative equipment and manufacturing methods, resolving issues using statistical tools and continuous‑improvement techniques, and taking part in product process design reviews. Capacity and capability studies for machines and production processes are generated to support decision‑making. • Assist in setting up manufacturing equipment and tooling. • Support process improvement projects to boost productivity and reduce waste. • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues. • Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements. • Collaborate with engineers to implement new processes and technologies. • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. • Prepare and maintain work instructions, process sheets, and equipment logs. • Train operators on proper equipment usage and process adherence. • Evaluate and recommend alternative equipment and manufacturing methods. • Participate in product process design reviews and verify peer designs. • Conduct capacity and capability studies for machines and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment setup
• ▸process improvement
• ▸root cause
• ▸data analysis
• ▸process documentation
• ▸capacity study

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a technical degree from an accredited institution and have at least one year of manufacturing experience, preferably in an engineering support or technical capacity. Applicants need to reside within a 50‑mile radius of El Paso, TX, though active‑duty military personnel are exempt from this geographic limitation. No relocation assistance is offered. Essential skills include mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving ability, and proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics. Familiarity with measurement tools, basic statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles is required. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, presentation, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution abilities, together with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team, are critical, as is a commitment to continuous learning. • Hold a technical degree from an accredited institution. • Have at least one year of manufacturing experience, preferably in engineering support. • Reside within 50 miles of El Paso, TX (military exempt). • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills. • Proficient with measurement tools and basic statistical analysis. • Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. • Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and facilitation skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, committed to continuous learning.

Requirements

• ▸technical degree
• ▸manufacturing
• ▸mechanical aptitude
• ▸six sigma
• ▸lean
• ▸problem solving

Work Environment

Onsite