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Manufacturing Engineer I

United Alloy

United Alloy

Other Engineering
Seguin, TX, USA · Texas, USA · United States
Posted on Mar 20, 2025

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY:

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE:

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

SUMMARY:

This position determines and implements best practices and methods for fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes to improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and overall plant flow. This position requires occasional travel for such tasks as training, investigation, field repair, and equipment commissioning.

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Evaluate production process methods to identify and suggest process improvements to supervisor
  • Use MRP and CAD software to create fixtures and tooling and route the jobs through manufacturing operations
  • Troubleshoot and suggest corrective actions on a timely basis, including root cause corrective action
  • Participate in project management and resolve relevant issues and complete tasks on time
  • Collaborate with operators to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of production challenges
  • Develop and coordinate technical training programs for direct and indirect labor, including orientation, process
    changes and updates and any other technical training needs
  • Assist Design Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program
    modifications
  • Qualification of new processes, including documentation, training and certification of production
    operators/technicians
  • Work independently with moderate supervision and deliver excellent results on time
  • Communicates well with customer, supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other personnel

WHAT YOU’LL BRING OR WE’D LIKE TO SEE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience in a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer role
  • Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
  • Must possess effective written, verbal and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience a plus, as well as 5S methodology
  • Understands principles of Lean such as lead time reduction and SMED
  • Willing to work flexible shifts and change work schedules to support production
  • 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear
    Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects
    Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This will be an onsite position in Seguin, Texas.
  • If selected for the role, a background check will be required

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete:
Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Position levels within United Alloy are based on skill set | Hourly & Salary compensation is based on experience

Tuition reimbursement assistance for experienced employees

Competitive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Tuition Reimbursement

Few bonus opportunities to earn extra income including the Employee Retention and Loyalty Bonus and Referral Program