Manufacturing Engineer

GD Energy Products•Conroe, TX

About The Position

GD Energy Products is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in Conroe, Texas. The role provides engineering services and advice for manufacturing and industrial engineering activities. It involves reviewing production methods, equipment layouts, risk analyses, and equipment and material utilization. The engineer may conduct Kaizen events or facilitate other Lean Manufacturing efforts, obtain quotes, prepare cost justifications and project plans, and coordinate tooling evaluations, recommendations, and testing of proposed tooling. The role works closely with CNC programmers, machining personnel, and tooling and equipment vendors to understand needs and coordinate improvements. The engineer formulates and guides projects to maximize production through effective use of machines, tools, methods, and time controls. The position develops and recommends manufacturing improvements using research and analysis of advanced technology, automation, and mechanization, and coordinates the development, testing, and implementation of new machines, tooling, equipment, methods, and related technology. The engineer is responsible for the design, acquisition, and application of approved projects and prepares reports and correspondence, including cost justifications, in accordance with company guidelines.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Project management experience.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or similar software, and ERP systems.
A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a foreign equivalent.
For position levels beyond entry-level, experience in a similar role in a manufacturing industry is required.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience involving acquisition and implementation of capital equipment and/or facilities improvements.
Experience with SAP.
Experience specific to machining, especially horizontal boring, and comprehensive knowledge of machining principles, machine tooling, and advanced mathematics applicable to machining.
An advanced degree.
P.E. licensing.

Responsibilities

Formulate and guide projects to maximize production through the utilization of machines, tools, methods, and time controls.
Research and analyze advanced technology, automation, and mechanization to develop and recommend improvements to manufacturing methods, procedures, machinery, and tooling.
Coordinate development, testing, and implementation of new engineering concepts, including machines, tooling, equipment, methods, and related technology.
Design, acquire, and apply approved projects.
Prepare reports and correspondence, including cost justifications, in accordance with company guidelines.
Stay informed about developments in engineering and manufacturing through continuing education, organizational membership, and analysis of trade and professional journals.
Work with CNC programmers, machining personnel, and tooling and equipment vendors to understand needs and coordinate opportunities and solutions.
Perform other responsibilities as required.