Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Technology Group, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401k match

Wellness programs

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Advanced Technology Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Westminster, Colorado to develop and optimize welding and forming processes for highly engineered stainless-steel equipment.

You will design workflows, implement new technologies, and create tooling/fixtures while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams, lead Lean initiatives, and contribute to documentation such as SOPs and travelers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a fabrication environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine welding and fabrication processes.
• Analyze operations to identify improvements and implement Lean practices.
• Provide technical guidance, train staff, and troubleshoot fabrication issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Create work instructions, SOPs, and travelers; support change requests.

Skills

LEAN

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing (Fabrication) Manager

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing forming and welding fabrication processes for highly engineered custom-made stainless-steel equipment. This position will support production teams by designing efficient workflows, implementing new technologies, creating tooling/fixtures, and ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Development and Improvement

• Design, develop and refine welding and fabrication processes
• Analyze current operations to identify improvements
• Work closely with Director of Operations to implement LEAN manufacturing practices

Tooling, Equipment, and Machining

• Evaluate and recommend equipment, tooling, machining, technology, etc. to improve fabrication capabilities
• Design and implement jigs / fixtures needed to support fabrication and assembly
• Commission new machines into current fabrication flow

Production Support

• Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support
• Collaborate with fabrication, quality, project management and engineering teams to resolve problems quickly
• Create work instructions, SOPs, and training materials

Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability and clarity/accuracy of work instructions and travelers for custom gloveboxes
• Review customer drawings / specifications and provide input / suggestions
• Help manage change requests and document change requests
• Work closely with Quality team to ensure conformity of customer requirements and specifications
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, safety standards, and customer requirements
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for fabrication

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a customer fabrication environment.
• Certification in LEAN / Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong technical proficiency in blueprint reading, fabrication drawing interpretation, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with CAD software
• Strong working knowledge of processes such as welding, machining, cutting, bending, and forming
• Experience implementing cobots/robotics in manufacturing is desirable
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability principles

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong problem solving / analytical skills
• Knowledge of LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and interpret requirements listed on purchase orders, flow downs, customer contracts or internal documents.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why join us? We take care of our people with:

• Competitive salary
• 120 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• 401k match
• Wellness programs
• Learning, growth, and development programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.