Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - MAT Holdings, Inc

MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks in the Jackson community located at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. World-class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high-quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private labels. Our air compressors are sold through retailers, including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer completes manufacturing engineering duties to meet safety, quality, production, and delivery requirements. 

Principle Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plants.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout
• of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• May assist in monitoring and determining manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications and ensure the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Assists maintenance in trouble shooting equipment issues.
• Assist in implementing long term correct actions to prevent maintenance down time.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
• Completes tooling and fixture designs using ProE and AutoCAD for use in production processes.
• Complete equipment justification, purchase and installation to support plant new product launch activities and operating goals.

Competencies

• Ability to meet attendance standards.  All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hr week.  At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines. 
• When in discussion with others, this position must display tact, diplomacy, and respect. He or she must listen to, acknowledge and respond to issues in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software products, CAD, etc….
• Highly motivated, well-organized.
• Maintain high personal standards of quality.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Position may require travel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Employees must use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for written work and PC use.
• The position is subject to extended periods of standing depending on the nature of the issues at hand. Along with this is the occasional lifting of boxes and bending/crouching to complete a task or group of tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of certain information.

Education

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology is required.  
• A minimum of 10 year’s experience in a manufacturing engineering role is required. 
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.