Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for our Sterling factory.

The Engineering Technician works to develop and implement process improvements, identifies and makes design modifications, identifies cost savings opportunities, quality improvements and provides technical support to manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The Engineering Technician works with confidential information relative to manufacturing operations and development activities. Evaluates manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.
2. The individual will stay abreast of technological advances and industry practices as they relate to daily operations. Identifies potential cost savings on materials used, quality improvements and productivity improvements on products. Determines methods for realizing those savings/improvements and implements processes to capture them.
3. May work directly with equipment manufacturers. Specify tools and systems to best address needs, evaluate competitive offerings, make recommendations for purchase, generates requisition documentation and secure systems that meet standards and requirements for manufacturability.
4. The Engineering Technician troubleshoots existing equipment and systems, making necessary adjustments to optimize outputs and safeguard product integrity, may replace and repair worn or malfunctioning components.
5. May provide technical support and work with the operators to become proficient in any manufacturing process changes.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Utilizes CAD system to design parts and assemblies.
2. Reviews modifications of products with Manufacturing and provides technical assistance to manufacturing.
3. Identifies process improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
4. Builds prototype samples and coordinates pre-pilot and pilot evaluations on new and modified products.
5. Develops purchase orders for critical equipment replacement & spare parts.
6. Provides manufacturing engineering support for new product launch activities.
7. Performs first article inspections, documents result and is involved in the decision-making based on the results.

1. Provides technical support to manufacturing.
2. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• AAS engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) related field of study preferred.
• 1 - 2 years technical experience.
• Lean Manufacturing skills.
• Problem solving, analytical abilities.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• 3-D modeling/CAD experience desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Work in office engineering environment with occasional activities in the manufacturing environment. May be exposed to some dust and noise with light lifting requirements.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $14 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $6 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Free onsite clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, and free lab services
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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