Sears Seating · 3 months ago
Engineering Technician 1
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSears Seating is a company focused on engineering and product development, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician 1 to support various design and fabrication tasks. The role involves developing prototypes, collaborating with product development teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and create prototype components of various levels of complexity utilizing the design engineering prints and information as a guide
Design, develop and fabricate various types of fixturing (assembly, machining)
Recommend modifications to improve the design and products (function, assembly, cost, durability, tooling, manufacturability, and reliability)
Collaborate with product development teams to understand design requirements and specifications
Construct prototypes and mock-ups of new products, considering materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
Conduct testing and evaluation of prototypes to assess their functionality, performance, and compliance with design specifications
Support engineering teams in the development and implementation of product design improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Support Industrialization of designs and developments
Perform 1st piece layouts and verify that each product will adhere to the most current Quality Assurance Standards
Assemble and evaluate the fit and function of each component in an assembly
Proficiently operate hand tools, lathes, milling machines, drill press, band and cutoff saws, grinder, shear, press brake, welder, inspection equipment
Meet internal welding certification requirements by passing the annual welding test
Locate and complete the necessary transaction to obtain materials from product inventory
Develop and Fabricate components and fixturing for the production departments on an as needed basis
Troubleshoot and repair machines as required
Prepare and package the finished product
Assist production with the implementation of new products
Assist with the development and implementation of goals and plans of action consistent with company objectives
Qualification
Required
Develop and create prototype components of various levels of complexity utilizing the design engineering prints and information as a guide
Design, develop and fabricate various types of fixturing (assembly, machining)
Recommend modifications to improve the design and products (function, assembly, cost, durability, tooling, manufacturability, and reliability)
Collaborate with product development teams to understand design requirements and specifications
Construct prototypes and mock-ups of new products, considering materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
Conduct testing and evaluation of prototypes to assess their functionality, performance, and compliance with design specifications
Support engineering teams in the development and implementation of product design improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Support Industrialization of designs and developments
Perform 1st piece layouts and verify that each product will adhere to the most current Quality Assurance Standards
Assemble and evaluate the fit and function of each component in an assembly
Proficiently operate hand tools, lathes, milling machines, drill press, band and cutoff saws, grinder, shear, press brake, welder, inspection equipment
Meet internal welding certification requirements by passing the annual welding test
Locate and complete the necessary transaction to obtain materials from product inventory
Develop and Fabricate components and fixturing for the production departments on an as needed basis
Troubleshoot and repair machines as required
Prepare and package the finished product
Assist production with the implementation of new products
Assist with the development and implementation of goals and plans of action consistent with company objectives
Company
Sears Seating
Sears Seating is a leader in the design and manufacture of suspension and non-suspension seating systems for the agricultural, construction, and material handling equipment, and over the road truck markets.
Founded in 1855
501-1000 employees
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