| Job Title: | Design Technician | Position Type: | Full Time |
| Location: | Sheridan, WY | Date Posted: | 04/08/2024 |
| Level/Salary Range: | DOE | Posting Expires: | |
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Submission Information:
Kennon is an equal opportunity employer and will seriously consider every qualified. Please apply through our website at https://kennonproducts.com/careers/.
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
s a member of the Design Team, you will interface directly with customers and develop designs and products for Kennon production according to company and customer specifications and standards. Additionally, you will research, develop, and improve new and existing product/materials/technologies as determined by company priorities.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop new products for manufacturing based on customer requirements.
- Use design software for drafting and illustrating to satisfy documentation requirements for production, contract, or development needs.
- Prepare new/improved product & component drawings and coordinate related support documents (standard work, BOM, inspection checklists, etc.) for manufacturing.
- Work directly with Sales, Design and Production teams.
- Perform on-site patterning, test fit verifications and first article performance verifications, as necessary.
- Improve existing products and processes by completing Engineer Change Requests and other improvement activities.
- Develop “hands-on” experience with production equipment to understand production capabilities.
- Research new designs and methods to enhance or improve existing products and technologies.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative tests to evaluate performance of new designs, as directed.
- Research, identify, and source materials for prototype and product production.
- Facilitate the transition of new product designs to production.
- Adhere to Kennon’s Quality Management System.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Our ideal candidate will offer a combination of production-related practical experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to effectively collaborate as part of a team.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Design or Drafting, or equivalent preferred;
- 2+ years experience in product development in a manufacturing environment preferred;
- Proficiency with CAD software;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Limited travel may be required;
- Physical strength and agility required: bending, twisting, standing, squatting or sitting for long periods, lifting up to 30 pounds from the floor to a table, manipulating materials, and working with various equipment.
- Align with Kennon’s Core Values: Caring, Daring, Responsive, and Integrity.
ABOUT KENNON
Kennon Products has a forty-year history of proudly designing and manufacturing quality products that protect high value assets. Founded in 1984 to provide general aviation products, Kennon has grown into a multi-faceted company with international sales. We lead with cutting edge research and development, utilization of advanced materials and composites, and delivery of diverse product lines that include preservation of private, commercial, and military aircraft integrity; safety in behavioral health; and life-protection for our service men and women. Our success has come through consistently providing innovation, ensuring superior design, and maintaining our commitment to quality.
