Catalina Cylinders-East is a leading manufacturer of high pressure aluminum compressed gas cylinders, low pressure aluminum compressed gas cylinders and technical impacts located in Hampton, VA.  Catalina Cylinders-East is part of Catalina Cylinder Inc. with 3 locations in the United States.  

We are an ESOP Company.  ESOP stands for "Employee Stock Ownership Plan." We believe stronger commitments are made by each employee due to the powerful and motivating benefits of ownership.

We offer an excellent benefit package including:  vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, ESOP, 401k and profit sharing.   Catalina Cylinders Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION OPEN:           MANUFACTURING / AUTOMATION ENGINEER  – HAE1617-1201

DEPARTMENT:                  ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Design new equipment to be used in the manufacturing, treating, and handling of aluminum products such as high pressure gas cylinder and technical impacts.
• Modify existing equipment or processes to increase safety and equipment performance.
• Incorporate handling systems that support the efficiency of the equipment.
• Oversee the build of equipment whether contracted or built in house.
• Be an available resource to help Production and Maintenance when equipment needs aligning or calibrating.
• Design high pressure gas cylinders that comply with DOT-3AL, TC-3ALM, ISO-7866, or any governing agencies’ requirements.
• Design all tooling necessary to manufacture and test high pressure gas cylinders.
• Be knowledgeable in materials and processes for the manufacturing of tooling, i.e. tool steel, heat treating, and metal treatments.
• Collaborates with external and internal customers, including Manufacturing and Quality Assurance staff, to resolve issues and meet customer specifications. 
• Coordinate with machine shop to reach desired outcome when fabricating tooling.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of directly related engineering experience.
• Must be strong in machine design and automation.
• Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude as well as a passion for continuous improvement.
• Compressed gas cylinder experience extremely desirable, but not required.
• Knowledgeable and able to participate in continuous process improvement activities.
• Must be a team player and have excellent communication skills.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering OR some college in the same disciplines and 5 years direct manufacturing automation engineer work experience.
• College credits in metallurgical courses preferred.
• Proficient in CAD with Inventor software.
• PLC programming familiarity.
• Experience with PFMEA.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Capable of frequently lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Capable of repetitive reaching, twisting, bending, and/or other awkward movements
• Able to work at heights above ground level
• Must have good hand / eye coordination and good eyesight

Please, no calls or walk-ins.