Manufacturing Engineer - Welding and Metal Fabrication Plant

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer - Welding and Metal Fabrication Plant — Located in Houston, TX. Reports to the Plant Manager. This role will be responsible for machine uptime, product and process improvement, quality control, maintaining data integrity, and capital expenditure requests. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based environments is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now OR in the future.

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes and procedures. Create standard work and work instructions as needed.
• Provide engineering support for plant operations, collaborating with other CMNA plant operations.
• Develop and create manufacturing drawings, visual inspections, and go/no go gauges.
• Work closely with production to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce quality issues.
• Maintain and develop all product routings.
• Direct maintenance on troubleshooting manufacturing lines and reduce machine downtime.
• Schedule contractors and OEMs for equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
• Interface with product engineering to support new product development and commercial initiatives relevant to the plant.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now OR in the future.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience; mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field (strongly preferred).
• Aptitude in Inventor and AutoCAD.
• JD Edwards or other ERP system experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record and knowledge of technology.
• Detail-oriented and able to communicate professionally in writing and in person.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, technical environment with a growing customer base; strong presentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with our products and line of business is a plus.
• Commitment to Atkore values:
  Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

• Complete Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your role contributes to Atkore’s strategy.
• Learn your direct team and other resources.

• Understand plant manufacturing operations.
• Own part routings and setup for the plant.
• Participate in a kaizen event.

• Be a critical member of the plant team delivering Atkore’s strategy.
• Drive improvement projects, capital spend, and asset uptime.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your manager.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $67,760 - $93,170
. Placement in the range depends on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel, and business needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Leave as required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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