Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

SUMMARY

Plan, direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair

of mechanical, machined, electromechanical or electronic products and systems. Responds to manufacturing

issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing

schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. Responsible for ensuring that fabrication of parts is

carried out in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way while still maintaining overall product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. Assist in the planning and designing of

manufacturing processes for a production facility. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of

equipment, best assignment of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.

Determines the processes, identifies the materials, and supplies to be used, and designs and builds

appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing, including recommending

new equipment along with budgetary figures to Management.

Program Press Break based on drawings. Create flat layout patterns for parts. Program Plasma Burn

Table as required to create templates for nesting and cutting.

Create Manufacturing Aid Drawings (MADs) as required to help in the manufacturing process.

Work with Production Control to create and modify work orders using the ERP system.

Update BOM and material requirements as needed by working with Engineering.

Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards,

engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.

Confers with customers and engineering staff concerning tooling to insure efficient production methods.

Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs for management decisions.

Study and create records of time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of production and

other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiency.

Institutes changes in the production processes and/or recommends adjustments to product pricing.

Coordinate operations, maintenance, and repair activities with the Management team.

Review and analyze manufacturing and production processes to optimize shop flow

Travel to other Atec facilities may be required as needed to support Atec operations.

General oversight and monitoring of equipment, including project coordination for maintenance,

upgrades, and repair when needed.

Work with manufacturing staff to train on new equipment or optimization processes to improve workflow

and efficiency.

May be required to provide support for quoting of new projects.

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work

environment.

Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization

(ISO9000) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES

Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.

Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.

Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.

Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.

Participate in ISO9000 training as required.

Cooperate with Auditors.

Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or two (2) to five (5) years of related

experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology preferred.

Familiarity with all manufacturing and fabrication techniques. Machining: Milling, lathe, cutting (laser,

abrasive water jet, saw), grinding, electrical discharge machining (EDM). Assembly: Bolting, screwing,

soldering, sluing, riveting. Welding: MIG, TIG, spot, friction, etc. Fabrication: Machine pressing,

stamping, shearing, bending, and punching. Precision Measurement: Using micrometers, vernier calipers,

dial gauges, and NDI. Processes: Heat treatment, annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering,

carburization, stress relieving, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit., use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and

arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and occasionally to high precarious places

and outside weather conditions.

Noise level varies depending on where employee is performing the job.

Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.

SUMMARY

Plan, direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair

of mechanical, machined, electromechanical or electronic products and systems. Responds to manufacturing

issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing

schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. Responsible for ensuring that fabrication of parts is

carried out in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way while still maintaining overall product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. Assist in the planning and designing of

manufacturing processes for a production facility. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of

equipment, best assignment of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.

Determines the processes, identifies the materials, and supplies to be used, and designs and builds

appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing, including recommending

new equipment along with budgetary figures to Management.

Program Press Break based on drawings. Create flat layout patterns for parts. Program Plasma Burn

Table as required to create templates for nesting and cutting.

Create Manufacturing Aid Drawings (MADs) as required to help in the manufacturing process.

Work with Production Control to create and modify work orders using the ERP system.

Update BOM and material requirements as needed by working with Engineering.

Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards,

engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.

Confers with customers and engineering staff concerning tooling to insure efficient production methods.

Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs for management decisions.

Study and create records of time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of production and

other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiency.

Institutes changes in the production processes and/or recommends adjustments to product pricing.

Coordinate operations, maintenance, and repair activities with the Management team.

Review and analyze manufacturing and production processes to optimize shop flow

Travel to other Atec facilities may be required as needed to support Atec operations.

General oversight and monitoring of equipment, including project coordination for maintenance,

upgrades, and repair when needed.

Work with manufacturing staff to train on new equipment or optimization processes to improve workflow

and efficiency.

May be required to provide support for quoting of new projects.

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work

environment.

Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization

(ISO9000) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES

Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.

Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.

Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.

Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.

Participate in ISO9000 training as required.

Cooperate with Auditors.

Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or two (2) to five (5) years of related

experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology preferred.

Familiarity with all manufacturing and fabrication techniques. Machining: Milling, lathe, cutting (laser,

abrasive water jet, saw), grinding, electrical discharge machining (EDM). Assembly: Bolting, screwing,

soldering, sluing, riveting. Welding: MIG, TIG, spot, friction, etc. Fabrication: Machine pressing,

stamping, shearing, bending, and punching. Precision Measurement: Using micrometers, vernier calipers,

dial gauges, and NDI. Processes: Heat treatment, annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering,

carburization, stress relieving, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit., use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and

arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and occasionally to high precarious places

and outside weather conditions.

Noise level varies depending on where employee is performing the job.

Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please call 281-276-2643Company Description

Atec, Inc., provides high quality products and services for Aerospace and Energy. Our 68 years of experience in design, manufacturing, construction, procurement, maintenance, and field service offer confidence and value to our customers worldwide. We provide harsh environment solutions for medium volume requirements involving engine test, aero support equipment, constructed facilities, space flight components and energy service products. Celtech Corp., the global leader in fabrication of Jet and Turboprop Test Stands, bolsters our reach and capabilities for heavy production. Vital Link, Inc. brings the world’s leading noise suppressor & hush house firm to our corporate family. Hager Machine & Tool, Inc. broadens our capacity with 40 years of oil patch & industrial machining.

Full-time