Technical Documentation Engineer 1 - Military Veterans

We are looking for ambitious and talented people to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Technical Documentation Engineer 1 serves an essential role in generating and managing the technical specifications and manufacturing steps required in the production of state-of-the-art patient simulators. This includes preparing CAD documents (2D and 3D), BOMS, and costings, that are maintained in an electronic document control system.

Using time-management skills, the documentation engineer delivers scheduled projects, tasks, or activities. The Engineer takes appropriate action to resolve problems and fully document those using 3D models and 2D schematics of the electro-mechanical systems. This position will liaise between various departments to create and deliver documentation, schematics, manufacturing procedures, and process flow requirements to the production floor to certify the production process, thereby ensuring superior quality and product repeatability. Team members play a vital role in our constant pursuit of continuous improvement in the evolution of our best-in-class simulation products. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: 

Receives direct supervision from management personnel; may assist other departmental employees in the performance of the job functions. Does not supervise any other position(s). Frequently exercises discretion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creates or updates 3D CAD models and converts them into workable drawings with dynamic BOM (Bill of Materials) tables and other key elements as per documentation standards.
• Documents parts, subassemblies, and assemblies, detailing electronics, pneumatics, mechanical, and molded components
• Creates and modifies documents, including generating BOM, schematics, exploded views, and manufacturing procedures and ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Creates and modifies change notices/orders.
• Maintains effective communication with Management, SMEs, Production, QC, Purchasing, Repairs, and SAP to help ensure quality, manufacturability, and accuracy of documents.
• Supports production lines through product and component updates, including being present at all trainings.
• Completes all documenting projects, activities, or tasks in timely manner. 
• Gains a deep understanding of Gaumard’s products and processes as assigned. 
• Exhibits flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Follows steps in compliance with established system processes.
• Satisfies current level departmental KPI’s performance system.
• Stays up-to-date with departmental standards and "How To" documentation practices, contributing to the development and improvement of processes.
• Evaluates and documents costing including direct material, direct labor, and or additional process costing to avoid errors.
• Promotes standardization of components.
• Completes assigned trainings to upgrade or improve skills and departmental efficiency. 
• Collaborates with various departments to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Manages projects using engineering principles and techniques.
• Uses research, analysis, conceptual and planning skills, particularly CAD.
• Considers the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related.
• 1+ years’ experience in product documentation or in support of production lines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Must have problem-solving and analytical skills and must be able to carry out duties with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Skilled in CAD, in particular SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Ability to prioritize scheduled projects to meet due dates. 
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Goal oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written) preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in SAP systems or similar ERP systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, balance time to improve productivity.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas and information in both written and verbal formats to convey detailed instructions with accuracy.
• Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment.
• Ability to uncover insights of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems with minimal prompting or input.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data.
• Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks. 
• Should possess excellent eye-to-hand coordination and manual dexterity. 
• The employee is interchangeably required to sit, stand, and walk.

WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN YOU JOIN THE GAUMARD FAMILY: 

• Competitive Pay.
• Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.
• Satisfaction knowing that you have joined a long-standing company.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.