Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description

Since 1986 Key Gas Components has been a trusted leader in supplying high-quality gas fittings valves orifices manifolds shut-off valves and connectors to manufacturers and distributors. As a US-owned and operated company we offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing services tailored to the gas train industry and beyond. Our capabilities include custom copper and steel tubing assemblies CNC machining and screw machined components. We are dedicated to delivering reliable products and solutions with a commitment to quality and innovation.

Position Summary

Key Gas Components Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across the plant. This role will report directly to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for developing manufacturing methods designing tooling and fixtures solving technical production issues supporting preventative maintenance efforts and assisting production wherever needed.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience in machining and manufacturing processes including turning milling brazing assembly tube bending and specialized manufacturing operations. Experience with Davenport screw machines trunnion machining centers dial-index machining centers or similar high-production equipment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop tools fixtures work holding gauges and other manufacturing aids to improve quality efficiency repeatability and safety.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems on the production floor related to machining brazing assembly tube bending and other manufacturing processes.

Develop improve and document methods of manufacture including process steps tooling requirements setup procedures and best practices.

Support turning milling screw machining brazing tube bending assembly and specialized operations as needed.

Work closely with the Plant Manager supervisors operators maintenance personnel and quality team to support daily production requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve throughput reduce scrap improve quality reduce downtime and increase overall equipment effectiveness.

Assist with machine setups process development first-piece troubleshooting and production launch support.

Provide technical support for Davenport screw machines trunnion or dial-index machining centers and other production equipment where applicable.

Oversee and support the plants preventative maintenance efforts including coordination scheduling follow-up and continuous improvement of PM activities.

Help diagnose equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions with internal maintenance resources or outside vendors.

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production quality and equipment-related issues.

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements in tooling equipment workflow safety and cost.

Create or maintain manufacturing documentation including setup sheets work instructions tooling lists PM records and process notes.

Support production in whatever capacity is needed to meet customer quality safety and delivery requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will be considered.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing machining or production engineering environment.

Strong working knowledge of machining processes including turning milling work holding tooling feeds and speeds setup methods and process troubleshooting.

Experience with brazing assembly processes tube bending or related manufacturing operations preferred.

Experience with Davenport screw machines trunnion machining centers dial-index machining centers rotary transfer machines or other high-production machining equipment strongly preferred.

Ability to design practical tooling fixtures and work holding solutions for production use.

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to solve technical problems in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability improvements.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings tolerances specifications and work instructions.

Familiarity with CAD software preferred.

Knowledge of quality systems root cause analysis lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices preferred.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with operators supervisors managers maintenance and quality personnel.

Willingness to be hands-on and support production wherever needed.

Desired Attributes

Hands-on practical problem solver.

Comfortable working directly on the shop floor.

Strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Able to balance engineering projects with daily production support.

Detail-oriented organized and safety-minded.

Collaborative team player who can communicate well with both technical and non-technical employees.

Resourceful and willing to learn specialized equipment and processes.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.

Ability to stand walk bend reach and work around production equipment.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Must follow all safety policies procedures and plant rules.

Use of required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Key Gas Components Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including insert benefits such as health insurance paid time off retirement plan etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Key Gas Components Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.