Development Technician, Composites

About the Role

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes production and/or development equipment in sample preparation activities. Operates all equipment in a safe and clean manner.
• Carries out assigned experiments, captures data, and provides appropriate feedback to development engineers.
• Assists engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer to production activities in alignment with quality assurance protocols.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products, collects and interprets inspection reports from auditors, and suggests process adjustments as necessary.
• Provides general support including packaging, rework, assembly and hardware install.
• Assists engineering in troubleshooting problems by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating/implementing process improvements.
• Assists development team in other areas including, but not limited to: design-for-manufacturing, planning, time/cost estimates, material handling, assembly, design/creation of custom test rigs, running custom parts tests, capturing and reporting data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0-5 years of technical experience in manufacturing and/or related product development
• Experienced with basic lab equipment and in utilizing analytical measuring instruments (calipers, scales, etc.)
• Ability to observe, measure and enter testing results into electronic reporting system
• Ability to follow multi-step procedures
• Working knowledge of product line specific equipment and processes
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment
• General mechanical aptitude to perform routine cleaning & maintenance and occasional troubleshooting
• Strong mathematical background; ability to solve simple algebraic equations for sample preparation
• Demonstrated initiative; a self-starter
• Experience in safely handling chemicals
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (eye, ear, and foot protection)
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, Word
• SAP preferred
• Familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Experience working in a production and/or engineering environment is preferred
• Ability to operate as part of a cross-functional team
• This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associates degree in engineering technology and/or technician certificate desired

Job Environment

Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (46-100%), Lifting Up to 25lbs, Carrying Up to 25lbs, Walking Frequently (46-100%), Hearing, Vision.

Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%), Making Decisions, Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%), Organize Frequently (46-100%), Read/Write Frequently (46-100%), Communication Frequently (46-100%).

Work Environment: High Temperatures Occasionally (16-45%), Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%), Noises Loud, Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%).