POSITION: Engineering Tech – SDI – Grand Rapids
The Engineering Technician supports the engineering and SDI business unit teams in launching, sustaining, and improving products and manufacturing processes. This role conducts hands‑on testing, measurement, troubleshooting, training and documentation to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance with specifications and customer requirements. Acts as a key link between engineering, production, quality, key channel partners and suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; verify
conformance using appropriate measurement tools.
- Executes multiple project schedules and raises issues to meet project deadlines.
- Initiates and processes Engineering Change Orders (EO)/Business processes and obtains the necessary approvals.
- Support the creation and revision of Standard Work, Work Instructions, and
Procedures: ensure documents reflect current practice.
- Coordinate product tests, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly.
- Coordinate prototypes of product builds with Model Shop, Production, and
Suppliers: document build issues and propose practical fixes.
- Troubleshoot issues on the line (e.g., fit, form, function, test failures); escalate with clear problem statements and data.
- Track and manage samples, parts, and nonconforming material (NCMR) as
required.
- Support supplier component evaluations, incoming inspections, and part
qualification as needed.
- Provide on‑the‑floor training or guidance to operators on new processes or revisions
(with engineer oversight).
- When needed, provide product technical training to key channel partners and outside sales representatives.
- Contribute to project timelines by providing accurate status updates, risks, and
resource needs.
- Ability to understand and interpret customer drawings and specifications, working in customer portals, following procedures for governmental customer flow downs, shelf-life requirements, surveys, packaging requirements, mil specs, origin/destination inspections, part marking and deciphering solicitation/clauses and modifications.
Success Measures
- On‑time completion of assigned tasks.
- Timely, accurate documentation and change implementation.
- Positive cross‑functional feedback and safety compliance
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology or
equivalent Military/Technical training or High School Diploma.
Technical Skills: -
Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, torque
tools; reading prints and GD&T basics. -
Familiarity with test setups, fixtures, and safe machine operation.
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Comfortable with Excel/Sheets for data logging and charting.
Experience:
2–5 years supporting product or manufacturing engineering in a production
environment (prototype to production helpful) preferred.
Demonstrated initiative, ability to learn, and problem-solving skills
Government/military administrative past work with EAR, ITAR, DFAR knowledge preferred but not required.
Working Conditions
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift/push/pull fine motor skills/tasks;
- use of PPE.
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Work in production and office settings.
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Occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites if needed
Core Competencies- Individual Contributor
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Decision Quality
- Drives Results
- Ensures Accountability
- Instills Trust
- Plans & Aligns
- Situational Adaptability
Models Flexfab’s HEARTS Values:
- Honesty – Do the right thing.
- Excellence – Continuously search for ways to exceed expectations.
- Accountability – Take extreme ownership
- Respect – Recognize the values of each associate
- Teamwork – Collaborate, communicate, and take action
Support – Individuals, organizations, & community
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Flexfab is an equal opportunity employer, to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. This position requires access to technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) are eligible
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your application and update your resume at www.flexfab.com.
