Job Description:
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer Technician II
Location: Redmond, WA
Reporting to: Manfacturing Engineer Supervisor
Open to Relocation: No
Travel Required: 0%
Genie Industries/Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of the Terex Corporation, is headquartered in Redmond, WA with branch offices worldwide; we manufacture material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted booms and light towers, telehandlers, scissor lifts and self-propelled telescopic and articulating booms. We are a company with a strong safety first mentality, team based culture, respect for the individual and high integrity.
Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and self-propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to come join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers' needs.
The Manufacturing Technical Services (MTS) group is responsible for developing and transferring cutting edge manufacturing processes as part of the company's manufacturing footprint strategy and bring these processes to fruition. MTS is also a key component of advancing AWP manufacturing capability. This includes automation, digital transformation, and robotics.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Fabricate and assemble custom machines and components
Welding, cutting and detailed part layup
Responsible for supporting product line transfers and startups as a member of the Manufacturing Technical Services team
Works closely with sister teams around the world to implement product line equipment and solutions
Participates in the installation and sequencing of machines, workstations, tools, parts and supplies to optimize the efficiency of the production process
Develops and or duplicates machines, tools and processes based on engineering drawings and/or pictures
Works closely with engineers to develop designs into solid models from concept sketches and generate detail drawings for machining, fabrication, and assembly
Responsible for projects to create small production tools and devices
Responsible to specify, find, and order components and hardware for mechanical projects
Applies lean manufacturing knowledge and proficiency with assembly and metalworking processes, tooling, fixturing and material conveyance methods to develop the most efficient solutions
Assists Engineers in preparing documentation for all training, operation and maintenance manuals for equipment developed
Responsible for routine inspections, maintenance and upkeep of the team equipment and work areas
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
4+ years' experience in industrial assembly or fabrication and production line setup
Ability to weld and layout weldments by hand
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in Mechanical tradecraft or equivalent
Experience operating assembly equipment and troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components
Manual and CNC machining experience
Knowledge of PLC control systems
Understanding and belief in lean manufacturing principles
Experience or familiarity with 3P, 7 Ways, Prototyping, Simulations, Kaizen and the PDCA cycle to make improvements
Ability to take advanced projects from concept to production (including manual creation and training material)
Excellent problem-solving skills (identification and elimination of issues at the root cause)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach others
Ability to work independe