Engineering Technician

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Goleta, CA. This is an initial 3-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.
Job Description:
Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Deployables is currently seeking Engineering Technicians to work with our Industrial engineering team to support Continuous Improvement efforts at our Goleta/Oxnard facilities.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of cross functional space craft teams.
• Participate in the identification of risks and implementation of solutions for a variety of production & process needs
• Hands on activities/tasks may include but are not limited to tool control, establishing 5S systems, supporting Kaizen projects, maintaining cleanliness of work area and facilities, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Hands on setup & procurement of equipment, tools, & aids for space craft production work areas
• Support other Industrial Engineers in routine work & assignments.
• Read & teach personal how to interpret basic production KPIs & charts

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• US Citizenship
• Minimum 1 to 4 years of manufacturing (product assembly) experience.
• 50lb lift requirement clause to match the assembly tech postings that we have at Goleta & Oxnard
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Can read KPIs, data & charts
• Basic data entry
• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation
• Perform math and measurement functions
• Collect data and present it in an understandable way.

Desired:

• Powerpoint, Visio
• Working knowledge of SCRUM, Jira or Confluence
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others
• Good analytic skills
• Good understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to lead in a team environment
• Good analytic skills

Job ID: 13240-1
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions . All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.