Manufacturing Engineer

Atlas; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design and revise process plans for mechanical assemblies. You will review contracts and blueprints, implement best practices, and create detailed work instructions for assembly activities.

This role supports new product introductions and cross-functional teamwork. The candidate will analyze wearables such as fixtures and processes, ensuring conformance to IPC standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and CAD tools.
• Experience in reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and aerospace/defense process controls.
• Experience with manufacturing work instructions and MRP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow quality management procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in establishing/updating Assembly Process Operations in MRP.
• Create robust process plans for Aerospace/Defense components.
• Generate repair or rework routings for non-conforming products.
• Review contracts for manufacturing and process requirements.
• Provide day-to-day Manufacturing floor support.

Skills

MS Office

CAD systems

Lean Manufacturing

Assembly Work Instructions

Blueprints reading

IPC standards

Dynamics AX knowledge

Education

Technical School with 5+ years experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 3+ years experience

Tools

Visio

Project

Job description

Overview

Performs creation and revision of manufacturing process plans for mechanical assembly operations. Reviews customer contracts and blueprint change requests to ensure process conformance. Evaluates equipment, processes, operation sequence, and mechanical assembly activities to determine and implement best practices. Reviews customer returns and manufacturing discrepancies to determine rework or repair processes. Designs basic work holding fixtures for fabrication, and assembly operations on CAD system. Creates detailed work instructions for assembly activities. Supports new product introduction and strategic initiatives. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established quality management system procedures and work instructions as applicable.
• Assist in establishing / updating the Assembly Process Operations and entering / updating into the MRP System
• Create robust process plans to produce high quality Aerospace and Defense components
• Generate repair or rework process routings for non-conforming products
• Review new contracts for manufacturing and process requirements
• Day to Day Manufacturing Floor Support
• Investigates product quality/ manufacturing problems and recommends changes or improvements
• Support Manufacturing in First Article Production Builds

Knowledge & Skills

• Experienced with Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Also CAD systems, Visio & Project
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Activities
• Manufacturing Engineering Production Support, including developing Assembly Work Instructions
• Experience in reading and understanding blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-620 and J-STD-001 Industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collect data and generate technical reports
• Microsoft Dynamics AX knowledge a plus

Education and Experience

Technical School with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word, and knowledge of inventory software, order processing systems, manufacturing software, and contact management systems.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Electronic Assembly is required to follow ESD rules, always wear a smock on the floor, and adhere to the safety rules of floor. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.