Manufacturing Engineering Technician

The KS Large Bore Pistons Group is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of large-bore pistons. We offer perfect solutions for pistons with diameters ranging from 130 to 640mm. Our pistons are made of aluminum, spheroidal graphite iron or steel as well as combinations of these materials for all customer applications. In addition to pistons for conventional fuels, we can also provide product solutions for alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia or methanol. You can learn more at our website: KS Large Bore Pistons Germany GmbH (ks-lbp.com)

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team!! The Manufacturing Engineering Technician maintains and continuously improves manufacturing processes, quality systems, and equipment performance, and works cross-functionally to reduce scrap, and improve product quality and delivery.  This role works under the direction of the Lead Engineer and in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process and Equipment Improvement 

• Prioritize and schedule work assignments to support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods while reducing cost and improving quality 
• Assess the capability of machines used in current and future production
• Identify equipment malfunctions, document findings, and recommendation corrective action
• Verify machines are producing at maximum efficiency
• Support production teams in maintaining processes, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with products, equipment, or processes
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to reduce scrap
• Program CNC machines, including generating and testing new programs as needed

Quality Management System (QMS) 

• Maintain and continuously improve the QMS, adapting it to new circumstances or requirements
• Own quality objectives for the area, and drive continuous improvement and implementation of improvement suggestions
• Enforce guidelines set out in the Business Management System and apply industry standard requirements to day-to-day manufacturing measures
• Select and apply the appropriate QM tools for each task
• Own responsibility for Work Instructions and their accuracy
• Take responsibility for the quality of delivered products to the customer, supporting continuous improvement of the company’s quality reputation

Collaboration and Reporting 

• Provide support for the development of employees throughout the organization
• Coordinate information flow, organizational structure, and teamwork across departments
• Work with other specialist departments and support procedural changes
• Participate on cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing problems and drive continuous improvement of processes, productivity, and quality while reducing cost
• Report to management and the central quality area on QMS status and improvement activity 
• Recommend sourcing of supplies, services, tools, and equipment from outside vendors
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, and documentation 

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma, equivalent, or relevant experience
• Able to analyze and interpret standard requirement texts
• Able to create flow charts and process depictions
• Able to read and interpret documents such as routings, layouts, and procedure manuals
• Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Able to work with English (imperial) and metric units of measure
• Able to follow detailed instructions and apply problem-solving skills to production issues
• Strong leadership, social, and team-based competence
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain quality and technical content and approaches on the spot, tailored to the audience
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus 
• Paid Time Off accrual begins on date of hire
• Use of company clinic and onsite physical therapy with or without KSLP insurance coverage upon hire
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance upon hire
• 401k and employer match
• Work shoe reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Overtime hours

KS Large Bore Pistons is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.