Manufacturing Engineer Job at TAS Energy in Houston

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. If you're ready to grow your career with a fast-paced, forward-thinking company — apply today!

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer’s main role will be to support the production operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implement key elements of Lean, such as Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S.
• Conduct time studies and audits as appropriate to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Work with vendors in determining product specifications and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies and eliminating 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.
• Evaluate 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.

Job Skills

• 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 to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Customer Focus – Making customers and their needs a primary focus of actions.
• Decision Making – Identifying issues, problems, and opportunities; using data to draw conclusions and take action.
• Inclusion – Working effectively with individuals of diverse styles, abilities, and motivations.
• Initiating Action – Taking proactive steps to achieve goals and generate innovative solutions.
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance and accountability.
• PC Proficiency – Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project).
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Education & Training

• 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 SolidWorks & AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of LEAN initiatives.
• Experience in a make-to-order / engineer-to-order project environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 processes.
• Experience in developing & monitoring labor budgets, EVA analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems is required.
• Experience in implementing Lean Processes such as Standardized Work Instructions, 5S, and Process Improvement Initiatives.
• High proficiency in blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Most work will be performed at a desk, with some shop floor activity.
• Exposed to various elements with no extreme conditions.
• Physical effort includes moving up to 50 lbs materials.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.
• Safety glasses required; earplugs recommended.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day, up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility.

Company Overview

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do. TAS is a Houston-headquartered company with a solid reputation built on value, integrity, and customer focus. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems engineered and manufactured in Houston facilities for data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility applications. TAS has delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2 million sq ft.

TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.

More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

Important notice: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy. Individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on TAS premises or during TAS business.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time. TAS Energy Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.