Engineering Technician - EaglePicher Technologies

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePicher’s batteries power more than 85 percent of U.S. missile and munition programs and are a key component of the U.S. space program, powering the Mars Rovers and the next crewed mission to the moon. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision.  We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration.  At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in St. Louis, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, East Greenwich, RI and in Southbridge, MA.

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Product Engineer Technician's functions are to closely work with the battery production line and provide engineering support for the technical needs of the program.  They will work with the Product Engineer to provide assistance with everything from document creation to identifying and procuring for the product. 

The core responsibilities of the position are:

• Actively improve and drive process, productivity and engineering improvements on the production line
• Work with the Product engineer to actively provide support to the program
• Correct production problems utilizing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Work to improve the documentation used by assembly personnel
• Procure tooling to support the production line
• Other duties as assigned

Key Objectives:

• Reworking the current state of documentation to clarify and consolidate
• Creating inventory of logged equipment and tooling
• Following up with action items assigned to engineering 
• Providing the engineering support during testing

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associates in Engineering, Science or technical degree
• Preferred experince with AutoCAD or Solidworks
• Minimum of three years manufacturing experience in industrial engineering or scientific discipline utilizing science and engineering problem solving methods along with Lean Six-Sigma
• Excellent computer skills in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and application experience utilizing statistical analysis tools such as SPC and Lean Six Sigma
• Experience in data measurement, analysis and report authoring using sound statistical analysis methods
• Good communication skills in cross-functional team environment
• Able to multi-task managing multiple different priority tasks
• U.S. Persons

Hiring Preferences:

• Sigma process improvement methods
• Welding knowledge is a plus
• Experience with GMP, ISO and AS-9100 quality system methods is a plus

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE
Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.

EaglePicher Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.