Manufacturing Engineer Job at TAS Energy in Houston

Overview

TAS Energy 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.

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 to drive efficiencies and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure 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 production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Support estimating 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Developing collaborative relationships to facilitate goals.
• Building Trust – Interacting in a manner that earns confidence in intentions and the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to engage audiences.
• Customer Focus – Prioritizing customer needs in actions and relationships.
• Decision Making – Analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions with available data and constraints.
• Inclusion – Valuing diverse capabilities and perspectives.
• Initiating Action – Proactively pursuing objectives and generating solutions.
• Safety Awareness – Maintaining and upholding safety standards.
• Work Standards – Setting and meeting high standards of performance.
• PC proficiency – Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Project; ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior.

Education & Training

• 3+ 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.
• Experience in implementing LEAN initiatives.
• Relevant 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.
• Experience in development of fixtures & jigs.
• Familiarity with fabrication, welding & assembly processes.
• Experience in developing & monitoring labor budgets and EVA analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems is required.
• Experience in 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 activity in a shop environment.
• Exposed to elements but not to a degree that is disagreeable.
• Physical effort includes frequent moving of up to 50 lbs materials.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.
• Safety glasses are required; ear protection is recommended.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch break) and 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 Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2 million sq ft. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in Houston for data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

EEO Statement: TAS Energy guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.