Engineering Development Technician

This position is for “Engineering Development Technician” with capabilities of performing experimentation product assembly and possessing such skills as fitting/ fabrication of ducting assemblies and sub- assemblies.

• Apply experience to perform product assembly with respect to aircraft standards, Arrowhead and/or customer specifications.
• Work in tandem with production organization to reconfigure fixtures, tools, and shop aids, and build planning as required to streamline metal assemblies build processes and sequence.
• Will perform fitting/fabrication per engineering specifications.
• Will develop fabrication techniques of ducting assemblies & subassemblies from engineering specifications as well as determine appropriate manufacturing sequences.
• Work with Development Lab supervision and lab personnel to achieve labor efficient standards compliant to engineering requirements.
• Work in tandem with engineering staff to successfully develop work instructions and shop aids.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of heat on products for all required weld operations.  
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the class of metal assembly necessary to produce parts to engineering requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate all equipment associated with the development of assembly techniques.
• Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards.
• Will provide training to Arrowhead personnel, including production employees in skill sets associated with their position. 
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other job duties consistent with all metal fabrication and maintaining the Engineering Development Lab in optimum working order.

• HS Diploma or its equivalent; previous experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Minimum 10 years of sheet metal fabrication and/or manufacturing work experience required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform training.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; including engineering documentation.
• Ability to learn tack welding or experience with tack welding preferred.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent lifting of up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Bend, stoop, squat occasionally
• Sit, stand and walk frequently
• Occasional use of computers
• Constant use and motion of hands and arms

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.  In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.