Top 4 Engineering technician Jobs in Watertown, Sd

Lean Technician
DAKOTA BODIES LLC —Watertown, SD
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Training & development
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Constellation Aviation Solutions, LLC —United States
- Up to $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Up to 50% travel
- OSHA
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Lean Technician

DAKOTA BODIES LLC -
Watertown, SD

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) / Lean Technician supports manufacturing operations by driving process stability, waste reduction, and productivity improvements across fabrication, assembly, and paint processes. This role works closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to implement Lean manufacturing principles and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance (SQDC).

The CI Technician serves as a hands-on change agent on the shop floor, using data, observation, and Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and support sustainable process improvements across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Lean & Continuous Improvement Execution

Support implementation of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, and Visual Management
Identify waste in production processes (motion, waiting, defects, overproduction, transport, inventory, overprocessing)
Participate in and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement activities
Assist in developing and maintaining Lean daily management systems

Process Improvement & Analysis

Conduct time studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing activities
Support identification of bottlenecks and assist in improving throughput
Analyze production data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
Assist in validating takt time alignment and standard work adherence

Shop Floor Support (Gemba Focus)

Perform daily Gemba walks to observe processes and engage with operators and supervisors
Collaborate with production teams to solve real-time operational issues
Support implementation of corrective actions and ensure sustainment of improvements

Standard Work & Documentation

Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Support creation of visual work instructions and process documentation
Help maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and material flow improvements

Safety, Quality & Culture

Promote a strong safety culture and support safety improvement initiatives
Assist in root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) for quality and process issues
Support training efforts for operators on Lean concepts and new processes
Help drive employee engagement in continuous improvement activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams
Support new product introductions, pilot builds, and process changes
Assist leadership in tracking CI metrics and reporting improvement results

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred (Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology)
1–3+ years experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work)
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Ability to read technical drawings or work instructions preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking tools
Strong communication skills and ability to work on the production floor

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset
Problem solving (5 Why, root cause analysis)
Data collection and analysis
Communication and teamwork
Time study / process observation
Shop floor engagement (Gemba mindset)
Standard work development

Core Performance Expectations

Reduce waste and improve process efficiency
Improve safety and quality performance through proactive observation
Support sustainable improvements (not one-time fixes)
Increase operator engagement in CI activities
Help drive measurable improvements in productivity and flow

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