Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (PLTX)

Bowhead seeks an Manufacturing Engineer to join ourManufacturing and Products Groupteam in Plano, TX. The Manufacturing Engineer must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating accurate BOMs to ensure proper material planning and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update accurate BOMs to ensure proper material planning and cost estimation.

Create clear, detailed, and standardized work instructions to guide production teams in assembly, machining, and quality control processes. Ensure instructions align with safety and quality standards.

Design and implement set-up sheets for fabrication processes to streamline production processes, reduce setup times, and ensure consistency across shifts.

Oversee the selection, maintenance, and inventory of cutting tools. Implement tool management strategies to optimize tool life, reduce downtime, and ensure cost-effective operations.

Utilize CAD / CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam) to design components, fixtures, and tooling, and to generate CNC programs for manufacturing processes.

Design and develop custom fixtures to improve production efficiency, ensure part accuracy, and enhance operator safety. Validate fixture performance through testing and iterative improvements.

Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to track production data, manage workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Ensure accurate data entry and reporting for real-time decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality, manufacturing planning and production, to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve manufacturing challenges.

Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues and improve product quality.

Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.

Support ongoing effort to streamline project initiation and execution by establishing standard processes and systems to create and distribute manufacturing data for sheet metal operations.

Recommend process improvements that will improve quality and reduce overall costs.

Specify machinery and tooling required to manufacture a wide variety of parts in small to large quantities.

Interface with processing suppliers to effectively transfer information required to execute subcontracted work.

Generating tooling concepts to securely and accurately hold workpieces during machining.

Stay informed on new manufacturing technologies. Investigate and recommend new processing technologies that improve efficiency and quality.

Support Lean initiatives and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years with hands-on operation and programming 3-axis and / or 5-axis CNC equipment using CAM software prior relevant experience, or an Associate's and minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience.

Strong computer knowledge and be familiar with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (CostPoint) and CAD / modeling software such as Solid Works CAM or equivalent.

Experience providing engineering support in a manufacturing environment, specifically working with high-precision CNC lathes, milling machines, and / or surface grinders.

Generating tooling concepts to securely and accurately hold workpieces during machining.

Experience with both light and heavy gage sheet metal parts including cutting / shearing, press brake forming, and welding considered an asset.

Strong ability to generate, read and interpret fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams and schematics, with a strong understanding of GD&T principles.

Has a proven in-depth knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and how to apply to fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Able to create CNC programms for Lathe & milling processes.

Able to create sheet metal flat patterns using parallel / radial line development as well as triangulation development (cones / transitions).

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and managing competing demands and tight deadlines.

Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization.

Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Preferred Skills :

Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (Deltek CostPoint, SAP, ORACLE).

Experience with both light and heavy gage sheet metal parts including cutting / shearing, press brake forming, and welding.

Physical Demands :

Must be able to lift up to 15 to 20 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume / application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE / D / V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ().

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics / base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short / long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2025-24069

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-TX-Plano

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N / A

Minimum Clearance Required N / A

Travel Requirement Less than 10%