Manufacturing Engineer

Tate, a global provider of innovative raised access flooring, structural ceilings, and modular prefabricated aisle containment systems, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Russell County, Virginia.
Basic Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer will be required to work closely with Product Design Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing and will be responsible for creating fabrication drawings and machine programming using 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks, as well as implementing improved methods of fabrication.

Responsibilities

Creates drawings from CAD models, including part and assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs) to support manufacturing, testing and assembly, and support components to assist with assembly.

Supports product sourcing, purchasing and selection as required by the design process.

Provides technical and engineering support for day-to-day processing and process improvements.

Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and properties.

Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.

Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and system capabilities, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Participates in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, and codes.

Designs parts, components, and assemblies to meet requirements of assigned projects.

Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities;
reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline;
5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of CAD modeling, drawings and machine design with experience in design analyses. Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes. Experience with CAM software is a plus.

Hands on experience with automated manufacturing equipment is desired.