Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Weaverville, NC

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: CNC Programming| Machine Setup | Tooling Development

Job Summary: The Engineering Technician supports engineering and production teams in CNC programming, tooling development, machine setup, and process optimization to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to engineering department and all business/production units.
• Write and maintain programs and program delivery system for CNC equipment.
• Install, proof, and conduct necessary tests associated with process tooling as directed by process/project engineering.
• Promote, lead, and participate in kaizen events and Lean manufacturing efforts.
• Provide off shift support to shop floor when necessary.
• Assist engineering in process development for maximum efficiency.
• Knowledgeable of cutting tool geometry, speeds, feeds, and their application.
• Solid analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Functional computer skills in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and M.S. Office.
• Devise, fabricate, and/or assemble mechanical components such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo-systems, machine tools, measuring instruments etc.
• Plan schedule and engineer Made-To-Order production efforts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field is highly desired.
• 3–5 years of CNC machining or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, vendors, customers, employees, tool suppliers, etc.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumes.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and M.S. Office.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
• Routinely reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.