Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Job Highlights

Company Profile

TAS Energy is an industry-leading off-site construction manufacturer. The company provides design, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, installation, controls, and maintenance services.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will support the production operations.

Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering from a college/university

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, or other related roles in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience in developing and monitoring Labor Budgets, EVA analysis
• Experience in the implementation of Lean Processes such as Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, Process Improvement Initiatives, etc.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly processes
• High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&Id interpretation
• Previous experience in the development of fixtures and Jigs
• Proficiency in ERP system (required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability. Proactively identify opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinate implementation with design engineering and operations personnel.
• Conduct time studies and audits as appropriate to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Develop, design, justify and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost. Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
• Evaluate Quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Facilitate or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production, and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Plan and execute facility and work cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs
• Responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S
• Support estimating function by providing estimates of direct labor and raw material costs as required. Develop and maintain cost models for various activities for use in estimating.
• Work with vendors in determining product specifications and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (a plus)
• Understanding of Fabrication, welding, and assembly process
• Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Good understanding of, and experience in implementing LEAN initiatives
• Relevant experience in a make-to-order/engineer-to-order project environment

Work Environment

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Performs other physical activities including the use of fingers, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct an extensive reading.
• The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.
• The ability to work overtime and some weekends will be required.

Employer’s Statement

TAS Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.