Manufacturing Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will provide hands on fabricating, assembling, testing, evaluating, and documenting related to light duty pick-up truck and Jeep accessory products in a research and development environment. The responsibilities within this role will involve a broad range of products including Bed Covers (a.k.a. Tonneau Covers), Styling Bars, Chase / Headache Racks, Step Bars, Latches and Mechanisms, and chassis components. This position will require a highly adaptable, hands-on technician who is a skilled fabricator in machining, welding, and assembly. This position will utilize skills to set-up and operate test equipment for basic function tests including load, deflection, cyclic durability, and test buck construction. In the case of testing, this position will be required to capture and document key test data. Additionally, the Engineering Technician will be required to follow the best safety practices while performing all job duties.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Follow direction provided by Engineering and utilize machine shop equipment (including but not limited to Drill Press, Band Saw, Panel Saw, Blast Cabinet, Press, Press Brake, Lathe, Tube Bender, CNC Mill, CNC Plasma Cutter, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Fabrication Table, 3D Printers, etc.) to make precision-fabricated components and assemblies that meet required dimensional specifications per CAD design.

o Work in accordance with test procedure standards and regulatory guidelines.

o Maintain an organized and clean shop area and assist in ship housekeeping, as required.

o Read fine scales, dials, and indicators of measurement devices.

o Safely operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, band saws, plasma cutters, and grinders.

o Perform basic care and maintenance of all shop and test equipment.

o Track cutting tool life and replace dull tools.

o Analyze and evaluate data and / or systems to determine if validation criteria were met or exceeded.

o Employ measurement devices for length, force, torque, thermal, impact, humidity, and mass.

o Compile, categorize, tabulate, or verify information or data to provide detailed report summaries.

o Document test procedures and results in drafted detailed reports.

o Detect changes in circumstances, events, or alarms, and assess problems.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Required Licenses

Skills and Abilities

Travel

About RealTruck

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck's 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck's industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company's omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

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