Engineering Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Commissioning Manager will be based on the construction project jobsite. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all commissioning activities and processes for assigned projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• Review project documentation, including plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and documentation, including schedules.
• Responsible for daily commissioning activities on project site.
• CX Leader on the project, chair meetings coordinate CX activities.
• Mentor and coach junior level staff on the CX process.
• Manage CX schedule and coordinate support needed from Field Superintendents, QA/QC staff, CX Engineers.
• Coordinate with Operations Team and Project Management team on schedule, budget, training, and issues that arise.
• Inspect and test all equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety policies and project requirements.
• Coordinate any equipment and material deliveries with vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform pre-commissioning and start-up inspections to confirm project is ready for commissioning activities.
• Audit CX paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate CX activities and required team/vendor required onsite days.
• Provide updates and reports on any commissioning issues in a timely manner to all necessary parties.
• Prepare for transition to client after final inspections and commissioning processes are complete.
• Manage Observations/Issue log, update and track through closure.
• Responsible for integrated system testing and compilation of results.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations on large scale projects.
• ANSI CX certification is a plus.
• Data Center Commissioning experience a plus.
• Building Automation Systems (Controls) experience a plus.
• Proficient in creating, reviewing, and presenting reports regarding commissioning activities.
• Experience developing plans and processing relating to commissioning for large scale construction projects.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Project Manager – Capital Equipment

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading capital equipment projects involving a broad range of engineered filtration equipment and media. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role provides technical and project leadership from project kickoff through construction and commissioning. The Project Manager works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Testing, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with commercial and technical specifications.

This role leverages project management tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive execution, manage risk, and ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold company core values, safety standards, quality expectations, and customer satisfaction.
• Support project handovers, including order setup, budgeting, purchasing, change orders, and subcontractor coordination.
• Translate project specifications into clear execution requirements for internal teams and external partners.
• Establish project budgets, schedules, and execution plans following project handoff.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify and mitigate cost, scope, or schedule risks.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate weekly with execution teams to maintain accurate and achievable project plans.
• Manage pre-qualified subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contract and technical compliance.
• Review and approve documentation for release to manufacturing in alignment with project plans.
• Oversee material procurement and coordinate field service and commissioning activities.
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated to subcontracted services.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, transmittals, PCOs, and drawing records.
• Reforecast and rebudget projects as changes occur to support accurate reporting.
• Maintain contract documentation and record-keeping in accordance with company standards.
• Apply strong technical judgment to support confident, timely decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement within the project management function.

Core Competencies

• Working knowledge of P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience with estimating, cost proposals, and change management.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, and controls.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and contract documents.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective collaboration with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturing teams.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing Engineered-to-Order (ETO) projects preferred.
• Proficiency with PMO tools and methodologies, including WBS, Gantt charts, and Agile concepts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator role collaborates with clients, vendors, subcontractors and our internal team to create estimates and assemble bids for projects within our core markets that enhance the profitability of the company and optimize our workforce. The role works with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to prepare documents for legal review.
• Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to identify bid type and scope, construction timeframes, materials, and labor expenses, and bonding and bid requirements.
• Travel to and attend pre-bid meetings and/or to jobsites accompanied by a more senior member of the team.
• Identify any potential project risks and discuss with the Lead and Senior Estimators.
• Make recommendations on if subcontractors and materials are needed and gather needed quotes.
• Work with Lead and Senior Estimators to perform takeoffs.
• Create supporting documentation to support construction plans.
• Collaborate with Lead and Senior Estimators to finalize the work plan.
• Complete bid forms, enter information in appropriate websites, and ensure everything is in order to submit a final bid with oversight from Lead and Senior Estimators.
• Maintain bid logs.
• Assist with the labor and equipment rate schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Field Leadership to ensure the job is set up correctly.
• Others duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 1 to 2 Years of estimating experience in the electrical construction field.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and solve issues.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Good project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision execute projects that require the creation and evaluation of original design. Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques.

Key Deliverables

• · Create accurate project specifications.
• · Ensure all engineering documents are up to date.
• · Develop standard work templates and revision control processes.
• · Assist in design, development, implementation and analysis of technical products and systems.
• · Drives continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending techniques to enhance equipment/system/process robustness

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• · Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• · Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• · Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production.
• · Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements.
• · Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and, interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components.
• · Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date.
• · Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization.
• · Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings.
• · Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field.
• · Assist peers with workloads as needed for total project completion by management expectations or production deadlines.
• · Proficient in promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• · Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• · Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• · Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• · A bachelor’s degree required in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
• · 6+ Years of Engineering experience required.
• · Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team.
• · Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities.
• · Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• · Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements.
• · Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• · Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards.
• · Ability to attract and retain engineering talent.
• · Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Peterson engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences.
• · Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and non-technical work.
• · Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite ( e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical),
• · Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• · Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• · Respect for all individuals
• · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Role : Field Service Technician I

Location: Open / Remote & Travel

Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Field Service Technician I with a strong electrical background who is willing to travel extensively and learn Astec’s asphalt plant processes and control systems. This role is responsible for supporting the installation, startup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of client equipment at customer sites. The technician will work closely with engineering, service leadership, and customers to ensure successful equipment performance and high customer satisfaction.

This is a highly hands-on, travel-intensive position suited for individuals who enjoy field work, problem-solving, and working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of Astec equipment under the guidance of senior technicians
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic/control, and mechanical systems
• Ensure proper sequencing, interlocking, calibration, and application of control systems
• Conduct on-site training for customer personnel on startup, operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance basics
• Generate accurate daily field service reports and documentation
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and product support teams regarding technical issues, warranties, and design improvements
• Assist with identifying and resolving equipment or process issues
• Be available for emergency service dispatch as required
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude at all times

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (technical training or related education is a plus)
• Min 2 years of experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial service, or related fields
• Strong electrical fundamentals – ability to work with electrical and electronic circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics/blueprints
• Knowledge of circuitry, pneumatic, hydraulic, and power transmission systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working independently and in small teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Windows, Microsoft Office)
• Willingness and ability to travel 100%

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to asphalt, concrete, combustion, or heavy industrial equipment
• Experience with welding (stick/MIG), cutting torch, or steel fabrication
• Familiarity with industrial control systems
• Experience working in field service or customer-facing technical roles

Travel Requirement

• 100% travel required

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and industrial field environments
• Exposure to machinery, electrical systems, tools, welding operations, weather conditions, dust, fumes, and noise
• Use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures is mandatory

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Head of Digitizing Systems & Software

Our Mission

Legacybox helps families reconnect with the most meaningful moments of their lives by digitizing and preserving recorded memories. Every tape, film reel, and photo we process represents a piece of someone’s history. Our production facility depends on reliable systems and software to handle these memories with care, and our Digitizing Systems and Software team plays a critical role in making that possible.

About the Role

Legacybox is the category leader in media digitization, processing over 150,000 customer orders per year and millions of unique analog assets across film, tape, and photo formats. Our production facility operates at the intersection of legacy physical media, custom hardware, proprietary software, and an increasingly cloud-first delivery model.

We are hiring a Head of Digitizing Systems & Software to own, evolve, and future-proof the core systems that power our digitizing plant. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, measuring, and continuously improving the end-to-end digitizing systems that convert fragile analog media into secure digital assets at scale.

This is a hands-on leadership role. It blends systems engineering, applied R&D, software-hardware integration, labor optimization, and unit-economics discipline. The work spans old and new technologies and requires comfort operating in ambiguity while building durable, repeatable systems.

Key Responsibilities

Digitizing Systems Ownership

• Own the architecture and performance of Legacybox’s digitizing systems across all formats (film, tapes, photos).
• Lead the implementation of new digitizing systems designed internally, including custom hardware, software, and workflows.
• Ensure systems are reliable, measurable, scalable, and economically sound.

R&D and New System Development

• Research, prototype, and develop next-generation digitizing setups that improve quality, throughput, and margin.
• Lead R&D initiatives from concept through production rollout.
• Identify and develop new revenue-generating systems and capabilities.

Order Management System Leadership

• Help architect, build, and lead the order management system that tracks and orchestrates millions of unique physical and digital assets annually.
• Collaborate across software, production, and operations teams to support approximately 15 distinct workflows.
• Ensure system accuracy, traceability, and resilience at scale.

Profitability and Economics

• Conduct profitability analysis on new systems, workflows, and production setups.
• Model unit economics, capex tradeoffs, labor impact, and ROI for proposed changes.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize investments based on margin and strategic value.

Labor and Time Studies

• Perform detailed time studies to understand how human labor interacts with machines and software.
• Optimize workflows to balance automation, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Design systems that respect real-world production constraints.

Measurement, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting

• Define success metrics for systems performance, reliability, and quality.
• Build feedback loops to monitor system health and identify failure points.
• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of system errors and production bottlenecks.

Forward-Looking Technology Leadership

• Advance Legacybox’s cloud-first digitizing model and file delivery systems.
• Integrate AI considerations into capture, processing, QA, and workflow optimization.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies relevant to digitization, automation, and asset management.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with production, operations, software, finance, and leadership.
• Serve as a technical authority and decision-maker for digitizing systems.
• Clearly communicate system tradeoffs, timelines, and outcomes to executives.

Accountability and Outcomes

This role is directly accountable for:

• Successful delivery of R&D projects into production
• Measurable improvements in throughput, quality, and margin
• Reliability and scalability of digitizing and order management systems
• Development of new systems that create incremental revenue or cost advantage

Ideal Background

• Experience designing and operating complex production systems involving both hardware and software
• Strong systems-engineering mindset with comfort spanning physical processes and digital platforms
• Proven ability to take concepts from prototype to scaled deployment
• Fluency in unit economics, ROI analysis, and operational tradeoffs
• Experience working in high-volume, asset-intensive environments
• Comfort working with legacy technologies while pushing modern, forward-looking solutions
• Pragmatic, builder-oriented leader who earns credibility on the floor, not just in planning meetings

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account eligibility.
• Short-term disability plan available after the 30-day waiting period.
• Free 24/7 access to TextCare for medical support.
• Retirement plan with employer match, available after six months for employees age 21 or older.
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, accrued bi-weekly.

Work Environment

This role is hybrid / onsite at Legacybox’s digitization facility in Chattanooga, where thousands of family memories are carefully handled and preserved every day. You will work closely with production leadership and frontline teams to ensure operational excellence.

Why Join Legacybox

Legacybox is growing and innovating, and our production team sits at the heart of that transformation. As Head of Digitizing Systems and Software, you will have the opportunity to shape processes, develop people, and directly impact the quality of work we deliver to hundreds of thousands of families across the country each year as we digitize their most important recorded moments. The work we do truly makes a difference, because we believe that memories matter.

Legacybox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: Chattanooga, TN (On-Site). Corporate relocation assistance is available.

NOTE: This position requires previous professional engineering experience, especially with New Product Development and VAVE. This is not an entry level position.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The NPD/VAVE Engineer serves as a corporate-level engineering resource responsible for driving manufacturability, cost optimization, and standardization across all Astec divisions.

This role supports New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that align with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Strategic Business Plan (AME SBP) — specifically under the pillars of Innovation Enablement, Process Optimization, and Operational Excellence.

By collaborating cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Site Manufacturing Engineering, this role ensures that products are designed and industrialized efficiently, safely, and profitably.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

1. NPD/NPI (New Product Development/Introduction)

a. Serve as the manufacturing engineering representative in product development teams.

b. Conduct Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews during all design gate phases.

c. Co-ordinate with IE and AME to develop manufacturing routings, labor standards, and process documentation for NPIs.

d. Support Pilot and prototype builds to validate design, process capability and readiness for mass productions.

e. Identify and communicate manufacturability issues early in the design to minimize late-stage changes.

f. Ensure product launches meet AME’s cost, quality and delivery objectives.

2. VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering)

a. Identify and lead cost reduction projects across product lines focusing on material, process and design efficiency.

b. Collaborate with procurement, design and Operations to implement alternative materials, part consolidations and design simplifications.

c. Develop and maintain VAVE project funnel and savings dashboard in alignment with corporate targets.

d. Conduct competitive benchmarking, product teardowns, and process cost studies to support ideation.

e. Validate and track cost savings through data-driven methods (Std. Labor time, BOM impact, etc.).

3. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Standard and Manufacturing Integration

a. Support the deployment and continuous improvement of corporate AME standard, including:

b. PFEP (Plan for Every Part).

c. Line – Side Stock (LSS) systems

d. MBOM accuracy and process routings

e. PFMEA templates and work instruction formats.

f. Work with site ME to ensure consistent adoption of best practices in fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint.

g. Partner with AME Systems, IE and Paint Engineering teams to ensure new product/process alignment with automation and equipment capability.

4. Data and Digital Integration

a. Leverage tools such as Oracle Fusion, SigmaNest, Power BI and Excel based models to analyze cost, process and efficiency data.

b. Participate in Industry 4.0 Initiatives to bring digital visibility to manufacturing and product performance metrics.

c. Drive data-driven decision-making for capacity, labor optimization and cost competitiveness.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

a. Act as a liaison between Corporate AME, Site ME, Design Engineering, Procurement and Operations teams.

b. Facilitate and lead NPD/VAVE review meetings/workshops, ensuring project status, risks and savings realization.

c. Provide regular updates to AME leadership on key deliverables, metrics and Strategic Business Plan alignment progress.

6. Key Deliverables

a. DFM/A reviews and closure reports per product design phase.

b. Approved routings and time studies before pilot builds.

c. Annual Validated cost savings through VAVE initiatives.

d. Standardize AME process documents across all divisions.

e. Weekly dashboards and KPI update to AME leadership.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Master’s in mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development or VAVE roles.
• Understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly and paint process.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP
• Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Process Flow and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and project management for cross-functional integration.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: travel up to 30%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Senior Project Manager (Building Automation)

We are a hiring for a leading independent building controls provider serving the Data Center industry who partner with global and regional customers to design, implement, and optimize building automation, energy management, and critical-power systems. The field teams deliver hands-on engineering, commissioning, and service excellence for mission-critical environments.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager (Building Automation Systems) is responsible for leading mission-critical BAS and EPMS projects from design through commissioning and turnover. This role ensures high‑reliability delivery for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments where uptime, accuracy, and compliance are essential. The Senior Project Manager acts as the primary client interface, oversees multi‑discipline teams, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures that all systems are delivered to data center industry standards.

• Project/portfolio management of large BAS/EPMS data center projects; align with SLAs, milestones, and critical-path schedules.
• Mentor junior PMs, associate PMs, and Project Superintendents; manage internal engineers, programmers, field technicians, electricians, and commissioning partners. • Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasts, cost control, change orders, procurement, and revenue recognition.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and status reporting; ensure turnover packages and closeout deliverables meet owner standards.
• Lead risk/issue management, safety adherence, and cross-functional collaboration; drive consistency across projects and regions.
• Client/stakeholder relations, high-integrity leadership, and team development; travel as needed for commissioning windows. Required and desired skills:

Required: 5–10+ years PM experience in BAS/EPMS or mission-critical MEP; hyperscale/colocation data center experience preferred; PMP is preferred; strong technical understanding of BAS/EPMS architecture, metering, SCADA, and electrical distribution.