Job Description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

HME is looking for your talent! The Manufacturing Process Technician I will work closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Production to support and improve manufacturing operations. Identifies and troubleshoots processes, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to restore process flow. Promotes, supports, and implements Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.

What you will do in the position:

• Manufacturing Process
  
  • Working with Process Engineer to develop/implement new methods and procedures that improve flow, reduce cost, and/or improve quality, maximizing efficiency using Lean methods and tools
  • Creates or updates process Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
  • Trains operators on manufacturing equipment, processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • Point of contact for Manufacturing Engineering for Pilots and Prototypes.
  • Facilitates Pilot and Prototype runs with Manufacturing, while evaluating build for DFM issues.
  • Assists in the identification, design, fabrication, and/or assembly of manufacturing fixtures and tools to improve manufacturing process.
  • Works with Leads and Assemblers to generate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
  • Supports Manufacturing during manufacturing operating hours and overtime, including weekends.
• Process Data Analysis
  
  • Reviews manufacturing process data to identify process bottle necks, potential quality issues, and process inefficiencies.
  • Performs root cause analysis with Process Engineer, implements corrective/preventative actions and monitors to ensure corrective action effectiveness.
  • Provide process data reports to Process Engineers and Manufacturing as directed by Process Engineering.
• Equipment Maintenance
  
  • Works with Equipment Specialist to maintain, adjust, calibrate, and/or repair Manufacturing equipment.

What you will need to succeed in this position:

• Qualifications
  
  • Working knowledge of Electromechanical Assembly.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and procedures in area.
  • Ability to follow quality processes.
  • Ability to clearly communicate correct processes to others.
  • Strong organizational skills.
• Experience
  
  • 2+ years
• Education
  
  • License/Certification - Preferred
• Travel: 0%

The posted pay range, $23.80 - $31.73, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee would work within. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job requires frequent contact outside the department or company and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate with occasional loud noise. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, is exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and is regularly at risk of electric shock.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or manipulate objects. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, work with computers and office equipment, machinery, or electrical tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly list and move up to 10 pounds and will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pound with assistance. May occasionally be required to reach overhead for object or to perform work.