Manufacturing Project Technician

XL Specialized Trailers • Manchester, IA • 1d ago

1086 S 3rd St, Manchester, IA 52057, USA | Full Time

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Project Technician supports production and engineering by developing and maintaining job documentation, build instructions, and job books to ensure products are built correctly and efficiently. This role acts as a liaison between Engineering and Production to clarify drawings, develop kit and assembly documentation, and capture improvements and lessons learned during builds.

This position is focused on improving how work instructions, job information, and build documentation are communicated to the production floor. The Manufacturing Project Technician helps ensure that jobs are clearly defined, repeatable, and properly documented so builds are efficient and consistent.

This role requires a hands-on individual who is comfortable on the production floor, working with supervisors, engineers, and operators to understand builds and document the best way to complete them.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and maintain job books for products and major assemblies

Create and update build instructions with photos and clear step-by-step information

Develop kit and assembly schematics when drawings or prints are unclear

Act as a liaison between Engineering and Production to clarify job requirements

Support first-time builds by documenting issues, capturing redlines, and updating documentation

Maintain and organize job documentation, standard work, and build instructions

Assist with reviewing BOMs, routers, and job documentation for accuracy prior to release

Capture lessons learned and update job books and documentation after builds

Help develop standard work and setup sheets for repeat jobs

Spend time on the production floor observing builds and updating documentation as processes improve

Basic Qualifications

Experience working in a manufacturing environment (production, engineering, quality, or similar role)

Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings and bills of material

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills and ability to work with production employees and engineers

Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

Ability to manage multiple projects and keep documentation organized and up to date

Comfortable spending time on the production floor to observe and document builds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience creating work instructions, job books, or manufacturing documentation

Experience with ERP systems, routers, and bills of material

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred

Experience in a job shop or high-mix manufacturing environment preferred

Basic CAD or drafting experience preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Frequent time spent on the production floor

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to crouch, kneel, and occasionally climb as needed to observe manufacturing processes

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment

Benefits

Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

12 paid holidays, including your birthday

Generous 401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Doctor on Demand virtual visits

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