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
o Design, develop and refine welding and fabrication processeso Analyze current operations to identify improvementso Work closely with Director of Operations to implement LEAN manufacturing practices· Tooling, Equipment, and Machining
o Evaluate and recommend equipment, tooling, machining, technology, etc. to improve fabrication capabilitieso Design and implement jigs / fixtures needed to support fabrication and assemblyo Commission new machines into current fabrication flow· Production Support
o Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting supporto Collaborate with fabrication, quality, project management and engineering teams to resolve problems quicklyo Create work instructions, SOPs, and training materials· Collaboration
o Work closely with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability and clarity/accuracy of work instructions and travelers for custom gloveboxeso Review customer drawings / specifications and provide input / suggestionso Help manage change requests and document change requestso Work closely with Quality team to ensure conformity of customer requirements and specificationso Ensure compliance with industry codes, safety standards, and customer requirementso Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for fabricationSUPERVISORY 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
- Strong technical proficiency in blueprint reading, fabrication drawing interpretation, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience with CAD software
- Working knowledge of welding, machining, cutting, bending, and forming processes
- Experience with ERP systems
- Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and design-for-manufacturability principles
- Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Ability to interpret purchase orders, customer contracts, flow-downs, and internal requirements
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- Experience implementing cobots or robotics in manufacturing
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is a trusted partner in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced containment systems for demanding industrial and energy applications. For more than 40 years, ATG has specialized in developing custom containment solutions, such as gloveboxes, hot cells, and isolators, to help customers safely manage hazardous materials while meeting strict regulatory, safety, and performance requirements.








