SUMMARY Plan, direct and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical, machined, electromechanical or electronic products and systems. The Manufacturing Engineer I responds to manufacturing issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. This role is also 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 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, designs, and builds appropriate tools/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. Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications. Create Manufacturing Aid Drawings (MAD) as required to help in the manufacturing process. Confers with customers and engineering staff concerning tooling to insure efficient production methods. Estimate production times, staffing requirement and related costs for management decisions. Studies and records 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 with the direction of the Plant Manager. Coordinate operations, maintenance, and repair activities with Management team. 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. Review and analyze manufacturing, production processes, and equipment to optimize shop flow. Use organizational abilities to prioritize tasks, set schedules and work between different projects to achieve overall business goals. Use of analytical skills and/or problem-solving abilities to determine root cause of issues. 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. Effective communication skills are necessary for this role as it will work closely with manufacturing employees at all levels. 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 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, plasma, abrasive water jet, saw), grinding. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). Assembly: Bolting, screwing, soldering, gluing, 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. Familiarity with relevant manufacturing and fabrication software (e.g., CAD type programs, MS Office Suite). Positive Performance Review (applies to internal personnel changes for current Atec, Inc. & subsidiary location employees). CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required