Large Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer III

System One; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Spending accounts

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Voluntary plans

Job summary

System One in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Large Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer III to lead complex projects from receipt of customer PO to shipment. You will define materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements, develop nuclear-grade plans, and coordinate with production, purchasing, and vendors to ensure safe, compliant fabrication.

You will create manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, fixture concepts, and test reports, applying GD&T and AWS weld symbols while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree required or equivalent trade progression.
• Experience with large weldments and heavy lifts.
• Familiarity with GD&T and AWS weld symbols.
• Strong communication and math skills for design and fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD modeling/drafting and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of complex manufacturing projects from PO receipt to shipment.
• Determine material, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements per specs.
• Create Nuclear Commercial Grade Dedication Plans and Technical Evaluations.
• Coordinate with production planning on machining/manufacturing approaches.
• Plan fabrication sequences, fixturing, and heavy lifts for large weldments.
• Create BOMs, routing, weld maps, and inspection/test reports.
• Develop test plans and document test results (pressure, load, electrical, etc.).
• Provide purchasing requirements from drawings and specs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Reading specifications

Math skills

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Welding, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

ERP software (SAP, Global Shop, Mapics)

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Large Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer III

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation:

Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of complex manufacturing projects from receipt of customer PO to shipment.
• Determine material, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements from customer PO, customer specifications, and/or standard specifications (e.g. NQA-1, ASTM, ASME, API, ISO, etc.).
• Create Nuclear Commercial Grade Dedication Plans and Technical Evaluations.
• Interface with production planning to discuss optimum machining/manufacturing approach.
• Planning fabrication sequences, fixturing, and managing heavy lifts for large weldments.
• Create bills of material, manufacturing instructions (routers), weld maps, inspection reports, test reports, etc. for production and inspection activities.
• Create test plans (pressure, load, electrical, etc.), perform testing, write test reports.
• Provide purchasing requirements to purchasing agent based on drawing and specification requirements.
• Select and manage outside vendors related to projects.
• Frequent communication/guidance to production personnel regarding welding/assembly of projects.
• Frequent technical communication with outside vendors.
• Frequent technical communication with customer engineering groups.
• CAD modeling and manufacturing drawing creation, as needed to support projects.
• Fixture design, as needed to support projects.
• Temporary assignment to other activities/duties as needed to support the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Welding, or Industrial Engineering - or equivalent trade progression
• 5+ years experience supporting weldments of 5+ tons and/or 20+ feet in at least one dimension, supporting industries such as heavy structural, pressure vessel, nuclear component, mining, shipbuilding, or power generation
• Demonstrated ownership of weld sequence planning and distortion control on multi-pass, thick-section joints
• Experience planning and directing heavy lifts, including rigging plans, lift points, and load paths
• Experience with GD&T applied to large machined weldments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and work ethic
• Proficiency reading technical specifications, machining and fabrication drawings, including GD&T and AWS weld symbols
• Proficiency with CAD modeling/drafting (e.g., AutoCad, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Ability to establish material/service purchasing requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
• Experience with ERP Software (e.g., SAP, Global Shop, Mapics)
• Experience working with 10CFR50 App B, NQA-1, ASME BPVC, MIL, DOE, NavSea standards
• Good math and communication skills, written and verbal

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.