Production Engineering Technician

Production Engineering Technician Responsibilities

• Owner of Technical Support processes within assigned production area
• Ensure that production processes may be conducted safely
• Work closely with Production staff to ensure that the production plan is met
• Assist with the troubleshooting of process problems and implement solutions which reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs
• Monitor process equipment performance to identify potential errors and implement solutions to eliminate reoccurrence of those problems
• Lead and co‑facilitate process improvement projects
• Lead technology transfer projects, new process introduction, and production capacity expansions
• Update and audit Bill of Material for assigned process area
• Responsible for creation, validation, and maintenance of Production Work Instructions
• Develop and update process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable
• Provide technical support to the factory’s production and logistics functions concerning product documentation
• Interface with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation
• Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data
• Translate concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify designs; apply design principles; demonstrate attention to detail
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views; give and welcome feedback
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization’s goals and values
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly
• Manage Site Specific instruction for the factory
• All other duties as assigned

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school
• 4 years of experience in manufacturing or production environments with a strong understanding of process flow and factory operations
• Experience with composite materials or a minimum of 2 years in a similar process‑focused manufacturing role
• Ability to create, update, and maintain SOPs, PWIs, and other production documentation
• Experience formulating and processing engineering change requests
• Preferred – understanding of ‘lean’ principles
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world’s number one wind turbine producer. Among the many amenities we offer:

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance
• Global bonus

• Friday – Sunday from 6 am – 6:30 pm ($3/hour differential)
• Friday – Sunday from 6 pm – 6:30 am ($6/hour differential)
• Monday‑Thursday from 6 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday – Thursday from 6 pm – 4:30 am ($3/hour differential)

Pay Range: $25 – $30 per hour.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number).

We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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