Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

TAS is hiring a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with 3+ years of experience to help drive innovation and efficiency across our operations. Join a dynamic team where your ideas make a real impact on cutting‑edge energy and manufacturing projects.

• Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost.
• Prioritize actions, establish schedules for completion, and implement necessary measures to realize savings.
• Lead the implementation of key Lean elements, such as Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S.
• Conduct time studies and audits to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Work with vendors to determine product specifications and evaluate products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross‑functional teams with Engineering, Production, and Estimating to drive efficiencies and eliminate non‑value‑added activities.
• 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.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs.
• Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Analyze quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Plan and execute facility and work‑cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Develop, design, justify, and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Building Trust – Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
• Customer Focus – Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions.
• Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data to draw conclusions; using effective approaches to choose a course of action.
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives and generate innovative solutions.
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments.
• PC Proficiency – Expertise in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project).
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

• 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• BS / MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Understanding of Fabrication, welding & assembly processes.
• Proficiency in Solid Works & AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of, and experience in implementing LEAN initiatives.
• Relevant experience in a make‑to‑order / engineer‑to‑order project environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, or related role in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in development of fixtures & jigs.
• Familiarity with Fabrication, Welding & Assembly…