Product Engineering Technician - AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company

• Join Our Team as a Product Engineering Technician!

  At AMERICAN, we're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Engineering Technician to play a critical role in implementing and maintaining our product data systems. This role is vital in ensuring smooth manufacturing and business operations, allowing you to make a significant impact on product development and technical services. Be part of a company with a legacy of excellence and contribute to shaping our future!

What You Will Do:

• Implement and maintain product data in configuration software to support order entry, manufacturing, and other business activities.
• Collaborate with departments such as Manufacturing, IT, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Project Management to manage and update product data and structures.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of systems and processes, including time studies and engineering change order systems.
• Provide accurate cost estimates for product lines and new products and ensure up-to-date product data in the corporate system.
• Assist in creating bills of materials (BOM), coordinating routes and standards, and maintaining the AMERICAN Products Engineering Change Order System.

Ideal Candidate:

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe, waterworks industry products, or similar relevant product knowledge.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing processes.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and configuration software (e.g., Optimus, ASI, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics AX).
• Experience working with product data, corporate item masters (CIM/DIM), and configuration software testing.
• Previous experience in cost analysis within a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with internal teams to implement changes in business systems for new products or process updates.
• Document and train employees on products, processes, and business activities.
• Provide valuable product knowledge to teams such as Project Coordinators and Supply Chain.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain data integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to document procedures and changes clearly and concisely.

• Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan (Employee-Owned Company)
• Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision
• Generous 401k and Savings Plan (company match)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

• About AMERICAN:

• Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN manufactures fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. Our diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For over a century, we've committed to exceeding customer expectations, empowering our team members, and being a good neighbor in our communities by applying the Golden Rule in life and business.

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