General Description of Major Tasks of Position         

Support and train others with little to no oversight.  Apply comprehensive knowledge of materials, mechanical principles, engineering theory and methods to design, integrate and improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work across other departments to resolve issues, increase productivity, and decrease costs. May work in ancillary manufacturing functions such as BOM, automation, inventory management and special projects for factory expansion as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities      

1. Assist ME techs and production support staff in achieving departmental goals and objectives.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the proper terminology used within the organization and marine industry.
3. Using comprehensive drafting knowledge, can interpret and apply dimensional relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of tolerances and how those are applied in a manufacturing process.
4. Review work instructions for clarity and basic comprehension and recommend changes or rewrites if necessary.
5. Assist in the rapid prototyping or procurement of essential shop aides and generate new applications for the technology as required.
6. Provide technical know-how to solve recurring problems related to the design of tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
7. Support the manufacturing team to resolve problems that persist in the production area(s) as required.
8. Daily, routine attendance for shop floor Gemba (Go, See, Do) is expected.
9. Investigate recurring quality issues pertaining to assembly using problem solving methods and support other departments.