Production Engineering Assistant

Company Overview and Role Summary
Founded in 2015, C-LARS designs and manufactures custom launch and recovery systems (LARS), winches, hydraulic power units, A-frames, and other mission-critical equipment for the offshore, oceanographic, government, military, aerospace, and commercial marine industries.

Our equipment is engineered, manufactured, tested, and supported in-house from our facility in Bryan, Texas (soon to be Snook, TX). We serve customers around the world and have built a reputation for delivering technically advanced, highly customized solutions backed by exceptional service and support.

C-LARS achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2020 and has been recognized as an Aggie 100 Honoree five years in a row as one of the fastest-growing Aggie-owned businesses.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

Position Overview

The Production Engineering Assistant will be a member of the Production Engineering Team. This team is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes, maintaining quality control standards, manufacturing small scale parts using CNC machines, addressing shop floor adjustments to design drawings, maintaining a safe working environment, managing both test and lift plans, and improving production processes to maintain a standard of quality in manufactured LARS equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up, calibrate, and operate machining equipment, including but not limited to CNC routers, 3D printers, and drill presses to fabricate parts according to specifications.
• Perform production changes to design drawings and ensure change is implemented.
• Prepare testing plans and assist in overseeing testing in accordance with Factory Acceptance Test requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and diagrams to determine part requirements.
• Maintain a quality control program for evaluating externally and internally manufactured parts.
• Ensure that all necessary safety measures are implemented and followed by personnel, including lifting safety
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on competency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology or similar field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to Interpret engineering drawings to determine assembly and manufacturing requirements.
• Competency using precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
• Experience manufacturing parts using various types of polymers and aluminum alloys.
• Experience working with large equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Physical abilities: Routinely lift 25-50 lbs. in manufacturing shop environment.

Work Environment

This role will primarily work in a shop environment. Exposure to loud noise, dust, and varying temperatures may occur. PPE will be required for certain tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• While the facility is currently located in Bryan, Texas, we will move to Snook, Texas when our new facility is complete. Will you be able to commute to Snook, Texas after the move?

Experience:

• CNC: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bryan, TX 77807 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person