Bowhead is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Plano

Overview

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (PLTX)

Bowhead seeks an Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing and Products Group team in Plano, TX. The Manufacturing Engineer must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating accurate BOMs to ensure proper material planning and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update accurate BOMs to ensure proper material planning and cost estimation.
• Create clear, detailed, and standardized work instructions to guide production teams in assembly, machining, and quality control processes. Ensure instructions align with safety and quality standards.
• Design and implement set-up sheets for fabrication processes to streamline production processes, reduce setup times, and ensure consistency across shifts.
• Oversee the selection, maintenance, and inventory of cutting tools. Implement tool management strategies to optimize tool life, reduce downtime, and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam) to design components, fixtures, and tooling, and to generate CNC programs for manufacturing processes.
• Design and develop custom fixtures to improve production efficiency, ensure part accuracy, and enhance operator safety. Validate fixture performance through testing and iterative improvements.
• Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to track production data, manage workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Ensure accurate data entry and reporting for real-time decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality, manufacturing planning and production, to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues and improve product quality.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.
• Support ongoing effort to streamline project initiation and execution by establishing standard processes and systems to create and distribute manufacturing data for sheet metal operations.
• Recommend process improvements that will improve quality and reduce overall costs.
• Specify machinery and tooling required to manufacture a wide variety of parts in small to large quantities.
• Interface with processing suppliers to effectively transfer information required to execute subcontracted work.
• Generating tooling concepts to securely and accurately hold workpieces during machining.
• Stay informed on new manufacturing technologies. Investigate and recommend new processing technologies that improve efficiency and quality.
• Support Lean initiatives and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years with hands-on operation and programming 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC equipment using CAM software prior relevant experience, or an Associate's and minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience.
• Strong computer knowledge and be familiar with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (CostPoint) and CAD/modeling software such as Solid Works CAM or equivalent.
• Experience providing engineering support in a manufacturing environment, specifically working with high-precision CNC lathes, milling machines, and/or surface grinders.
• Generating tooling concepts to securely and accurately hold workpieces during machining.
• Experience with both light and heavy gage sheet metal parts including cutting/shearing, press brake forming, and welding considered an asset.
• Strong ability to generate, read and interpret fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams and schematics, with a strong understanding of GD&T principles.
• Has a proven in-depth knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and how to apply to fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Able to create CNC programms for Lathe & milling processes.
• Able to create sheet metal flat patterns using parallel/radial line development as well as triangulation development (cones/transitions).
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, ORACLE).
• Experience with both light and heavy gage sheet metal parts including cutting/shearing, press brake forming, and welding.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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