Production Engineering Technician

Schedule 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with flexibility to start as early as 6 a.m.

Travel Less than 10% within the U.S. to other Harrington locations and affiliated companies, such as Peerless. Destinations may include Alabama, California, South Holland, Illinois, and Elizabethtown.

Position Summary

The Production Engineering Technician is an early-career role that helps manufacturing teams put new products, processes, and design changes into production. This hands-on position combines production floor support, process improvement, and operator training to help teams work safely, meet product specifications, and fulfill orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement production systems and technologies for new products, new processes, and changes to existing designs.

• Provide day-to-day support to production teams with product processing and order fulfillment.

• Create and update work instructions, visual aids, and other tools that help operators follow standard procedures and meet quality requirements.

• Train production personnel on work instructions, equipment, and process changes.

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead initiatives to put those improvements into practice.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in engineering or a related field.

• Associate degree in an engineering-related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

• Familiarity with CAD drawings and SolidWorks preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the initiative to identify and address process inefficiencies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Visio, Project, Excel, and Access.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to build positive working relationships and provide courteous service to coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, and field sales representatives.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for six or more hours per day.

• Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

This description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for the position. Management may assign additional duties as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.