Competitive Parts Engineer

B UILT 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, Tennessee

ABOUT THE POSITION  

This position supports the Sales and Engineering of competitive parts by providing timely and accurate field measurements of equipment so replacement and/or repair components may be engineered and fabricated accurately. The position reports to the Manager of Projects and Parts Engineering. The purpose of the position is to enable engineering to design and release accurate competitive part drawings to Manufacturing by providing complete and accurate field measurements.  

Deliverables & Responsibilities  

• Work closely with Parts Sales and customers to facilitate upgrades to existing equipment regardless of the original manufacturer.  

• Travel to plant installations to measure existing equipment and generate sketches, layout s to support proposed equipment modifications.  

• Utilize laser imaging detection and ranging (LIDAR) scanners to acquire imaging data for the generation of 3D images for the purposes of site/equipment mapping and measurement corroboration.  

• Utilize CAD software to confirm measurements and provide accurate working sketches to Product Engineers and Design Modelers for accurate modelling and production of detailed engineering drawings.  

• Check detail drawings provided b y Design Modelers and Product Engineer s and coordinating revisions to drawings as required .  

• Liaise with Engineering and Service and customers to p rovide field troubleshooting and recommend design changes to equipment as necessary to im prove product performance and function.  

• Identify additional and future potential equipment sales opportunities and relay those opportunities to Regional Parts Sales Managers and/or Regional Sales Direc tors.  

• Perform inspection of equipment prior to shipping , as necessary, to verify proper assembly.  

• Recommend design changes to reduce engineering, manufacturing and/or field installation costs.  

• Consult with equipment and hardware sub-suppliers to select components and evaluate their product performance in an industrial environment.  

• Follow company policies and procedures at all times .  

• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times .  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

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

• Minimum of an associate degree in a technical field such as applied sciences, engineering, engineering modeling/drafting or equivalent modeling/drafting/design experience.  

• Knowledge of systems, components , and parts of hot mix asphalt plants or similar equipment and the function s and design constraints of each.   

• Attention to technical detail s, accuracy , complete ness is a must including the aptitude to confirm measurement accuracy with redundant measurements and information.   

• Problem solving ability and time management skills are required .   

• Computer knowledge relating t o the use of all modes of electronic communication, general Microsoft O ffice Suite , and CAD software – 2D and 3D skill preferred, 2D skill required .  

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision is required .  

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team is required .  

• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form and the ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers and customer representatives is required .  

• Ability to travel by air and land.  

• Ability to perform duties in environments which include heavy industrial setting , quarry/pit locations, and construction sites with where specific personal protective equipment as necessary may be required .  

• Within the constraints of safe work practices, possess the a bility to climb on, under, and/or bodily maneuver in and around equipment to gather design information.  

• Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.  

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations  

• No direct reports.  

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: This position requires extensive domestic travel (70%+). Approximately 98% of travel in North America (United States and Canada) .  Majority of travel in contiguous United States .   

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities .  These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.  

W ORK ENVIRONMENT   

This position functions in both an offic e and manufacturing (indoor and outdoor) environment as required .   

Office  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment as well as hazards associated with travel . Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

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 occasionall y be in locations where varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very cold temperatures may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) .  The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodation 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.