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Manufacturing Engineering Technician-General

Ariens Company · Fayetteville, TN

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ariens Company (industrial) in Fayetteville, TN. Study’s existing process and designs and executes experiments/tests looking to improve efficiency (a new tool, change to a build order, adding or deleting a task or step).

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Value stream mapping, Time studies, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 32 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $83k–$134k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 8+)

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 61%
  • ✓ New product launch 55%
  • ✓ Tooling 55%
  • Automation 42%
  • Six Sigma 39%
  • SolidWorks 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ariens Company

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Ariens Company in Fayetteville

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requirements

for new products and engineering changes, maintaining process and labor data, coordinating process trials, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to implement process improvements, research new manufacturing methods, interpret production and quality data, develop training and standard work documentation, and proactively solve technical and operational challenges that support continuous improvement and future growth.

THE DAY TO DAY...

  • ✓Analyze needed tooling and process steps for all engineering changes and new products
  • ✓Setup/revise process data: Including information about on time and material usage to produce the various parts involving to perform time studies or even produce some prototype parts to get accurate data to enter
  • ✓Study’s existing process and designs and executes experiments/tests looking to improve efficiency (a new tool, change to a build order, adding or deleting a task or step)
  • ✓Coordinates Process Trials on any changed or new product has a process as part of its launch, to include packaging
  • ✓Interprets data from the quality reports and determines needed actions to operations
  • ✓Research’s new process and investigates new ways to do our tasks, research out how other companies process similar parts to find the best solution, to include packaging and safe handling techniques
  • ✓Works with NPD Engineering and Operations to recommend best practice procedures and techniques in producing parts or products
  • ✓Training and documenting: Working with the manufacturing teams operators in a particular task or how a piece of equipment works and may document a process, creating a training aid/standard work for a process
  • ✓The manufacturing engineering technician will be proactive in problem solving and will be involved in safety, productivity, quality and future state planning events

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • ✓Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing role
  • ✓Demonstrate ability to lead and implement continuous improvement projects in order to achieve value stream goals
  • ✓Solid Works or equivalent CAD experience preferred
  • ✓Must demonstrate attention to detail and be able to integrate new and old equipment designs and layouts
  • ✓Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, CAD drawings, and legal documents
  • ✓Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
  • ✓Ability to effectively present information to employees, management, and/or public groups
  • ✓Ability to define problems; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • ✓Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, or drawing form; and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

  • ✓Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
  • ✓Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
  • ✓401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
  • ✓Life Insurance
  • ✓Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • ✓Short Term Disability
  • ✓Parental Leave
  • ✓Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
  • ✓Paid holidays
  • ✓Employee Assistance Program
  • ✓Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
  • ✓Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
  • ✓Employee Product Purchase Program
  • ✓50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
  • ✓10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
  • ✓Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
  • ✓Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers an

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At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people

Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description

AriensCo is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician at our Fayetteville, TN location to support manufacturing operations by analyzing tooling and process

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