BUILT TO CONNECT 

Power Flame is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of gas, oil, combination gas/oil, low NOx burners, and combustion control systems designed for commercial, industrial, and process applications.  Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec Industries. Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

TOTAL REWARDS, INCLUDING;

• Benefits Offerings as early as Day 1
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Bonus Earning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, creating, and continuously improving manufacturing processes with the operations group. This role will also support the manufacturing operation with technical expertise and guidance regarding technology, processes, equipment, and continuous improvement.  

Key Deliverables 

• Manufacturing Process Improvement 

• Implementation of New Technology and Methodology 

• Compliance with Safety Standards and Legal Regulations  

• Cost-Saving Measures and Quality Control Systems 

• Long-Range Implementation Planning 

Key Activities & Responsibilities 

• Develop, evaluate, and recommend improvements in manufacturing methods via new processes and modifications, minimization of costs, and effective application of production capabilities 

• Implement process improvements through time studies, process mapping, value-stream mapping, spaghetti diagram and workload balancing with cross-functional team collaboration 

• Utilize standard lean tool sets and achieve safety and process improvements through reductions in cycle-time, rework, scrap, inventory, overtime, space, on-time completions, etc. 

• Collaborate with manufacturing to analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, material routing and handling methods, manufacturing processes and methods, machine and tool design applications, workflow and new technology and layout designs of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and quality 

• Support planning of facility production with quantitative tools such as load tables or other analysis tools to determine equipment loads, line balance, man/machine requirements, and areas of improvement 

• Estimate production times, capacity requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions and meet completion dates and technical specifications 

• Develop proposals, evaluates new development programs and recommends changes in parts specifications, manufacturing processes and production methods and/or objectives to improve quality, productivity, manufacturability and safety as required 

• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential 

• Oversee transition of new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing including capacity analysis, process robustness and process validations 

• Develop and maintain the manufacturing process work instructions and assembly tooling initiated by product design or method improvement changes 

• Specify new equipment and design required fixtures, jigs and tooling needed to meet production and quality requirements  

• Research, organize, analyze and maintain records of technical information from a variety of sources 

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field  from an accredited college or university required 

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes 

• Knowledge of LEAN, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methods used in manufacturing processes 

• Knowledge of all types of metal-cutting and welding processes  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required; AutoCad Inventor a plus 

• Knowledge and understanding of nesting software for material optimization preferred 

• Ability to collaborate and facilitate cross functional teams to influence and manage change in a heavy manufacturing, multi-shift work environment  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills 

• Fosters healthy relationship with shop floor team members with a “go and see” attitude toward shop floor issue support 

• Champions “design for manufacturability” opportunities with Product Engineering 

• Proficient with reading and understanding engineering drawing and schematics  

• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in manufacturing 

• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals 

• Understanding and use of ERP System (Oracle a plus) regarding work routings, standards, costing, and scheduling  

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations 

• None. 

Our Culture and Values 

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.  

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers 

• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business 

• Respect for all individuals 

• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation 

• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

Office 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Power Flame is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Power Flame, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.