ENGINEERING TECH I

Job description

- With minimum direction, develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. - Performs analysis and work force utilization planning, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. - Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. - May confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specification s and quality standards. - Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. - Supports management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. - Designs tooling, fixtures, product/part, machines - Develops and recommends plans for productivity and efficiency improvements and performs manufacturing cost estimat...