Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Classification: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Date: January 2026

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objectives

MFG engineering technicians work under the guidance and direction of manufacturing engineers and under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.  MFG Engineering Technicians provide support for both engineering and the production shop floor by aiding in identifying and executing continuous improvement activities and providing support for product and process development.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Provide shop level support and documentation for manufacturing engineers and production by conducting First Article Inspection Team duties for new products or series updates.

Document and create part/assembly work instructions for assigned processes

Investigate and document continuous and quality opportunities for assigned production processes as it pertains to new and existing part/assembly production including tooling, fixturing, equipment capabilities, and associated material handling processes

Participate in manufacturing engineering team design reviews

Create, load, update, and facilitate MOM/BOM creation or updates into Kinetic that are derived from ECO’s or document mark-ups either directly or through CADlink

Create, simulate, document, and test machine programs and files for first article production and/or ECO’s

Assist in the design, deployment, and commissioning of equipment, fixturing, and processes.

Establish best practices and provide guidance to machinery preventive maintenance, repair parts availability, and support documentation to achieve highest equipment uptime.

Participate in and execute efforts to optimize shop floor OEE for assigned processes

Observe, document, and assist implementation efforts of continuous improvement opportunities for assigned processes related to safety, quality, service, cost, and efficiency

Competencies

Microsoft O365

Problem solving and critical thinking

Solid understanding of engineering standards

Foundational knowledge of machinery assembly, coating, welding, and CNC manufacturing processes

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Professional office setting with individual workspace.  Frequent work in the production work areas and warehouse.

Physical Demands

Lifting and Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Standing and Walking

Reaching and Staying in Position

Pushing and Pulling

Sitting and Alternating positions

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This position may occasionally require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel may be necessary on a planned basis to other Puck, LLC manufacturing locations.

Required Education & Experience

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Associates degree or higher in engineering or related science

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience

Minimum Yellow Belt level certification in Lean Six Sigma

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

Puck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Puck complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Puck’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.