Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calibration, Change Control, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Content Management Systems (CMS), Cost Control, Documentation, Electronic Engineering, Industry Standards, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Preventative Maintenance, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Structural Engineering, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support
Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing and engineering services, developing innovative electronic, engineered and structural solutions for complex applications in aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Our full-service collaborative approach, broad capabilities and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies and program management deliver value for our customers and innovative solutions for their complex electronic and structural needs.
Job Summary & Essential Functions:
The following describes, in general terms, the purpose and scope of the Engineering Technician II position. As the focal point for engineering support, this position will be results oriented and will ensure industry standards are being followed, validate component manufacturability and make sure customer expectations are exceeded in relation to the specific engineering discipline assigned. Provides technical support for engineering.
Focal point for Engineering Support (as required based on discipline assigned):
- Develop & Generate drawings, images, video, and written instructions for
manufacturing documentation.
- Support implementation of innovative solutions.
- Work within the best practices.
Model Based Engineering:
- Perform tracking, distribution, preventative maintenance, repair and
calibration on tooling.
- Facilitate the process of identifying and purchasing new tools.
- Generate component models and catalog for future reference.
- Expand proficiency in major CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM/CMS systems.
- Generate models, both functional and conceptual, to support
customers and internal design efforts.
- Review drawings to ensure manufacturability as well as standards
adherence.
Internal Communication and Interface:
- Support and promote company core values of honesty, professionalism, respect,
trust and teamwork and utilize the Ducommun Way methodology to achieve
objectives
- Being part of a larger team, this position will treat others with respect while
embracing new ideas, adopting best practices and working collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
- Support the engineering team through all required phases and gates of the
New Product Introduction process.
- As an authentic leader, provide mentoring to less experienced engineering
technicians.
External Communication and Interface:
- In conjunction with engineers and program managers, work with customers
to provide support during product development and manufacture.
- Collaborate with external partners. Partnerships may be with customers,
distributors, machine shops, tool manufactures, educational facilities,
governance bodies, software and component manufactures.
Product Integrity Support:
- Ensure systems, configuration control methods, tooling, processes, work
instructions and Digital Product Definition support the requirements of the
Product Integrity Team.
- Participate in process audits.
Operational Excellence:
- Participate in improvement activities with the Operational Excellence team.
- Participate in kaizen activities, RCCA and cost reduction initiatives.
Other:
- Focus on individual development of knowledge, skills and abilities - staying
current on industry standards, best practices, continuing education and
benchmarking.
- May perform tasks typically associated with other Engineering functions as
required.