Engineering Technician I

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour + overtime

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth. 

Position Summary:  

Under the direction of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Supervisor, the Engineering Technician I provides support for the implementation of all new base engines and finished goods products released by engineering through the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process. The position will manage all changes in their respective areas of responsibility by leading the optimization of product build through time studies, parts delivery, and the creation of assembly instructions. 

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Assemble new engine specs using a combination of engineering-released parts and production-ready parts. All while using the solid model as a guide for the finished assembly state 
• Develop assembly processes and procedures that fit in with the existing assembly processes already established in the plant 
• Define required assembly tooling and record final torque specifications for every fastener 
• Define and record any special orientation call-outs or any special assembly notes by using the solid model and working with the design engineer 
• Adapting hardware and working with engineering to implement BOM changes that are required for efficient assembly operation 
• Maintain Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy 
• Provide technical support for operations; serve as a technical liaison between product engineering, quality, and customer service engineering 
• Create new standard work instructions and other process documentation based on New Product Introduction (NPI) 
• Assist with new plant layout, warehouse layout, and material flow whenever applicable 
• Interface with all departments to ensure processes and designs are compatible with new product technology 
• Provide manufacturing and industrial expertise and advise directly or through your team to customers, management, and other functions within PSI (production, quality, warranty) to support existing and new lean manufacturing initiatives 
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate product/manufacturing process issues and assist in developing solutions 
• As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production
• Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds. Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly 
• All other duties as assigned by management 

Requirements:  

• Two-year technical degree in automotive technology or another applicable engineering field or 2years + of equivalent experience; automotive assembly operations experience preferred 
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing processes & Lean Manufacturing methods, tools and techniques implemented in an ISO environment 
• Able to create manufacturing work instructions by using Microsoft products and Solid Works 3D modelling software 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Automotive maintenance experience 
• Experience in performing time studies and layouts for assembly processes 
• Experience in automotive manufacturing processes 
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills 
• Work well within a team environment 
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!  

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.