Manufacturing Engineer 1

  • Full-time

Company Description

GATR Technologies is a fast growing satellite communications company in Huntsville, Alabama, that designs, develops, and manufactures unique inflatable satellite antenna systems.  For more information about GATR, visit our website at www.gatr.com.

Job Description

Work as part of the Operations team to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes, while overseeing the manufacture and shipment of product orders. Will interface with all GATR departments to ensure products are monitored throughout the production and delivery cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Ensure successful overall program performance throughout the production and delivery cycle 
  • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; and estimating future requirements. 
  • Monitor and create Bills of Material for product orders 
  • Monitor and update standard times for production work orders 
  • Create and update area work instructions 
  • Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including ensuring the smooth transition to new production drawings 
  • Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, project management, and employee training 
  • Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency 
  • Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment/layout 
  • Design, develop, test and/or source, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods 
  • Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency 
  • Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings 
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Project, as well as learn new software packages. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other ERP systems is a plus. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills 
  • Excellent organization skills 
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, communicating with all levels of production and management chains 
  • Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime, as required. Credentials and Experience 

Credential and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 
  • Work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; Government contracting experience a plus 
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirements: 

Special Requirements

  • Occasional travel required (less than 20%)

Additional Information

We look forward to learning  more about you and encourage you to learn more about us at www.gatr.com. GATR offers competitive pay and excellent benefits plans.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and also make employment decisions without regard to disability or protected veteran status.  We assure you that all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.