Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2 (Sports Optics Assembly)

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2 (Sports Optics Assembly)

Typical Base Pay Rate Range of $26/hour - $32/hour (DOE) +$2.00/hr. Shift Differential

Monday – Thursday, 3:45 PM to 2:15 AM

Applicants accepted through June 1st

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician plays a vital role in supporting our diverse assembly production team to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets are consistently met. They thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly, and no two days are the same. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, great communication, and the ability to triage a wide variety of requests. The ideal candidate is motivated by our high-performance culture and embodies the Leupold Core Values.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2:

• Responding to requests from production and engineering to resolve safety concerns, ensure quality, troubleshoot production issues, and improve efficiency.
• Evaluating parts, processes, and tooling for issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Escalating problems to appropriate support departments based on investigation.
• Communicating findings and status updates.
• Developing, controlling, and maintaining a variety of manufacturing work instructions, and other supporting documentation materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 years of experience problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation such as part drawings, assembly specifications, work instructions, technical data sheets, and safety data sheets.
• Experience with basic metrology tools such as calipers, micrometers, and hard gaging.
• Demonstrated software skills across a variety of program types including Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and project management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and follow through.

Work Environment for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician 2:

Work takes place in a manufacturing environment and requires the use of light tools and machinery. This role frequently requires lifting or moving up to 15 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to [email protected] or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.