Manufacturing Technician (Engineering)

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Technician plays a hands-on role within NPI Engineering, supporting prototype builds, process trials, equipment setup, tooling readiness, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. This role contributes to achieving production targets for volume, quality, safety (OHS), cost efficiency, yield, and line readiness.

The position supports design feasibility evaluation, new product builds, verification and validation activities, and production handover by assisting engineers in converting product and process concepts into repeatable, documented, and production-ready manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI manufacturing engineering activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers, Product Development, Quality, and Production teams

• Assist in prototype builds, process trials, sample preparation, and capability development within the NPI workshop and manufacturing environment

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and build requirements to support the fabrication, adjustment, and verification of jigs, fixtures, tools, and components

• Perform equipment setup, changeover, troubleshooting, basic maintenance, and readiness checks to support prototype, validation, and production activities

• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, cost effectiveness, yield, cycle time, and line performance

• Support testing, verification, validation, data collection, inspection, and issue investigation activities for new and existing products

• Maintain accurate documentation for process trials, equipment settings, build records, tooling status, work instructions, and procedures

• Ensure compliance with company policies, Quality, GMP, regulatory, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements during all workshop and production activities

• Provide hands-on technical support to engineers and act as a practical resource for operators, junior technicians, and team members when required

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Product Development teams to close actions and support smooth handover

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, engineering, NPI workshop, tooling, maintenance, or technical support environment

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, equipment manuals, and process requirements

• Hands-on experience with tooling, fixtures, equipment setup, prototype builds, machining, fabrication, measurement, or manufacturing equipment

• Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to respond to non-routine technical, build, equipment, and process situations

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, documentation practices, safety requirements, and controlled production environments

Preferred:

• Experience supporting prototyping, NPI builds, product development, validation, or engineering trial activities

• Familiarity with GMP, ISO standards, traceability, documentation control, or regulated manufacturing environments such as medical devices

• Exposure to Lean, 5S, root cause analysis, basic data collection, process improvement, or equipment reliability activities

• Ability to review build results, identify abnormalities, communicate issues clearly, and support engineers with practical technical feedback

Key Competencies

• Strong hands-on technical, workshop, troubleshooting, and equipment setup skills

• Attention to detail with a quality-focused, safety-first, and documentation-disciplined mindset

• Ability to work independently during assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including clear escalation of build, equipment, quality, and safety issues

• Initiative-driven with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to support NPI milestones, trials, and production readiness

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 45 hours per week

• This role may require workshop, laboratory, production floor, and office-based activities to support prototype builds, validation, and handover.

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