Job Description

Client

Our client is a fast-growing, highly specialized U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing firm serving mission-critical industries such as aerospace, clean energy, and biopharma. Known for its innovation, the company offers vertically integrated solutions across design, fabrication, and installation, earning a strong reputation for quality, responsiveness, and technical expertise.

Summary

We are recruiting for a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for our client’s aluminum vacuum brazed product line.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in vacuum technology, metallurgical processes, and heat treating or temperature control, with a particular focus on vacuum brazing of aluminum components. A strong understanding of materials science and engineering principles is essential, along with experience working in high-production manufacturing environments. Familiarity with ASME Section IX and ASME VIII, Div. 1 (Pressure Vessel Code) is highly preferred. This hands-on role will be responsible for overseeing vacuum brazing operations, ensuring process efficiency, product quality, and the reliability of mission-critical components.

This is a key opportunity to contribute to our client’s continued success as they expand their operations and deliver innovative cryogenic equipment solutions to a global customer base.

Location

Near Cypress, TX.

Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary + great benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the procurement and installation of a new vacuum brazing furnace and be the SME for this equipment.
• Operate and maintain vacuum brazing furnaces, including loading and unloading components, setting up brazing cycles, and monitoring furnace conditions.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize manufacturing processes for brazing aluminum parts. Optimize brazing parameters to achieve the desired mechanical and metallurgical properties.
• Conduct failure analysis and troubleshoot issues related to brazing processes.
• Ensure compliance with ASME IX and VIII (Pressure Vessel Code) and other relevant codes and company requirements.
• Review product design drawings and fabrication packages for adherence to applicable codes, customer specifications, and company-defined work instructions and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with quality control and production personnel to identify and correct non-conformities in manufacturing processes or finished products.
• Maintain and calibrate vacuum brazing equipment and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Assure all equipment is operating to defined standards and provide on-call support for 24/7 vacuum brazing furnace operations.
• Guide purchasing on acquiring code-rated materials and ensure proper equipment sourcing and installation.
• Interface effectively with sales, mechanical design/drafting, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams to execute projects and support ongoing operations.
• Actively participate in the development and qualification of vendors and vendor-supplied products or solutions.
• Develop and implement manufacturing procedures and work instructions for production processes.
• Train production workers on proper manufacturing methods and ensure adherence to specified procedures and work instructions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop a thorough understanding of metallurgical attributes specific to brazing aluminum heat exchanger components.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in vacuum brazing technology.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science, Industrial technology, or related field.
• 7+ years relevant experience performing similar or relatable responsibilities as those defined above
• Experience with mechanical and metallurgical properties and behavior of metals (with emphasis on Aluminum).
• Proficiency in using vacuum furnaces or other related equipment for metallurgical and temperature control of parts is a definite plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with metal joining processes, particularly aluminum brazing, or aluminum heat treating/temperature control, or welding.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project
• Technical training or demonstrated experience with PLC-driven machinery.
• Familiarity with requirements of ASME BPVC Section IX and Section VIII, Div.1.
• Must have the aptitude to be an effective presenter and instructor.
• Ability to work with all levels of people within a team environment.
• Ability to define, organize, and lead shop floor manufacturing processes.
• Ability to plan tasks and adhere to documentation requirements and production schedules.
• Must be organized, have strong attention to detail, and a drive to complete tasks on time.

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