| Job Description | ValvTechnologies is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of flow control devices. We have built a reputation worldwide for superior quality and dependability with customers in every industry. From standard applications to the most demanding flow control environments, ValvTechnologies provides solutions to manage the process of our customers.
Our approach is based on People, Process and Performance. By equipping the best people with the latest in technology, we have created an atmosphere where quality and dependability are built into our products from start to finish. By focusing on this principle, we become an integral part of our customers' asset management strategy.
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team in our headquarters location in Houston.The primary responsibility for supporting Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and Sales by researching manufacturing methodology options regarding feasibility of manufacturing and assembling valve components through review of drawings, BOM?s, materials of construction, machining tools and methods, and coating and welding options to provide detail manufacturing routing instructions in a timely manner.
You will enjoy working in a team environment that is fast paced and demanding; you will work to meet multiple deadlines with the objective of delivering on time. You should be self-directed and have excellent initiative and organizational skills; you will be required to exhibit a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports Operations by ensuring all Project Kickoff meetings are attended by Manufacturing Engineering and any manufacturing issues are identified and resolved
From sales plans provide standard cost for all items in item master.
Supports Project Management to ensure all sales orders meet ValvTechnologies standards and assist in resolving all manufacturing related issues in a timely manner to drive customer on-time
Works closely with Product Engineering and Designers to ensure all product and component designs are manufacturing friendly and discuss ideas for improvement
Works closely with Product Engineering and Production to resolve NCR?s in ValvTechnologies and Spartak
Works within all ValvTechnologies departments and Spartak to drive efficiency and quality improvements
Develops and provides detail manufacturing routes that clearly define manufacturing steps to include selection of proper machine tools, first setup point, manufacturing steps, critical dimensions, welding and cladding procedures, quality hold points, inspection points, and assembly and test instructions
Provides specialty routes on demand to support rework requirements driven primarily by machine shop and vendor demands and identified Quality issues and NCR?s
Review all necessary customer information/specifications, quotes, drawings, designs, schematics and BOM?s to ensure compliance with all sales, QA and customer requirements
Based on job demands will investigate and determine practicality of making required valve components utilizing available inventory by providing specialty one time usage manufacturing routes
Develops improved bill of materials and routing methods such as Template and/or Modular bills and routes to drive quality improvements of these tasks
Creation of and review quote, sales, production and shop drawings and files
Support Sales and Engineering efforts by performing material application and specification research to calculate, verify, and determine feasibility and viability of customer requests and specifications
Maintain and update, as needed, all ISO, ASME, API and other QA requirements
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training session on manufacturing activities.
May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of five years manufacturing experience with engineering products and/or pipeline related experience
Experience in a volume manufacturing MRP/ERP environment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality program with 1050CFR Appendix B experience desired.
Working understanding of ISO, ASME, ASTM, API, PED, AWS, and Pressure Vessel compliance regulations, codes, standards as well as other international codes/standards.
Ability to accurately read, review and interpret manufacturing and designs, drawing, schematics.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3-D design/drafting and manufacturing software.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Understanding of manufacturing processes/workflow.
Understanding of material applications for variety of industrial/service applications.
Excellent math, algebra, geometry skills/experience and manufacturing calculations.
Understanding of manufacturing material/product application with goal of improving quality, production processes and efficiency.
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and requests for information and prioritize to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks.
Proficient in MS Office Suite specifically MS Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
Excellent written and verbal communications skills |
| | Company | | VALVTechnologies, Inc | Job Code | | State or Province | | Texas | | |
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