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  • 19 Jan 2025 8:38 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Technical 2 or 4 year degree in computer-aided design (CAD)
    • Must possess computer skills and be proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
    • Working knowledge of inspection tools and gauges
    • Understanding of standards relating to gauge and machine compliance
    • Must be self-motivated, willing to learn, and reliable
    • Must work well in a team environment
    • Must be organized with the ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and show keen attention to detail
    • Understanding of tolerances and interactions between mating parts of an assembly
    • Machining background (preferred)

    Additional Success Factors:

    • Mechanical Reasoning: Ability to create technical drawings without supervision. Receives direction on complex problems, processes, or unconventional methods. Performs complex design tasks.
    • Communication: Articulates well, uses good grammar, chooses the appropriate means of communication, and has a positive attitude. Never presents a problem without at least one possible solution.  Presents at design reviews and produces finished project documentation independently. Assigns tasks to technicians, machinists, engineers or administrative staff. Collaborates work with other engineering teams.
    • Assertiveness: Easily voices opinions and ideas with clear, and well-defined defense. Willing to provide feedback both positive AND negative. Helps keep projects and meetings on track with constructive criticism. Unafraid to be wrong. Owns mistakes. 
    • Conscientiousness: Adheres to and helps promote company rules and development guidelines. Meets expectations for integrity, timelines, priorities, and customer service. Work ethic is never in question.  
    • Active Pursuit of Growth: Actively pursues new experiences and skills relevant to their engineering duties and career path. Pursues not only training and education but looks for opportunity to apply those skills in daily activities. Helps identify company knowledge gaps and opportunities to fill those gaps.
    • Orderliness: Well organized and uses the tools available or required to keep priorities approved and managed. Keeps team areas clean and orderly.  
    • Teamwork: Able to coordinate and work with other teammates. Actively seeks to involve others for advice or help. Does not dump tasks on others but works well to complete not only their own tasks but to assist others when challenges prevent the TEAM objectives from being completed. Actively seeks to help others when done with their own tasks or unable to proceed. Seeks the advancement of the team and Fillauer over personal credit.
    • Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
    • Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
    • Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
    • Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
    • Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

    See Hanger job site for more details - https://careers.hanger.com/us/en/job/28767/Engineering-Technician-Drafter

    Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and solutions, on Feb 22, 2024 announced the completion of its transaction to acquire Fillauer, a global leader in O&P manufacturing and innovation.

    Fillauer became part of Hanger’s Products & Services business segment, maintaining its brand, leadership, and team, under the leadership of Michael Fillauer.

    About Hanger, Inc. – Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hanger, Inc. provides comprehensive, outcomes-based orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services through its Patient Care segment, with more than 900 Hanger Clinic locations nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions. Rooted in 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger is a purpose-driven company with a vision to lead the O&P markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value, aimed at empowering human potential.

    For more information on Hanger, visit corporate.hanger.com.

    About Fillauer – Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights.

    For more information, visit www.fillauer.com.


  • 22 Dec 2024 3:40 PM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Chattanooga Engineers Week committee met and made plans for 2025 events:

    2025 Kick-off Luncheon:

    Keynote speaker:

    Janet Rehberg, President of Strategic Initiatives, EPB

    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · 11:30am - 1:30pm EST

    Location:          UTC University Center, Tennessee Room

    Cost:

    $28 for individual ticket, $300 for table of 8

    Ticket purchase link HERE.

    Julie Thompson, Chair of ASME Chattanooga Section Chair, will lead the luncheon event.

    2025 Award Presentation and Social event:

    Thursday, February, 20, 2025

    Location:          Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall

     6-9 o’clock Check-In begins at 5:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres will be available at 6 pm.

    Mark Harrison, ACEC of Tennessee Director at Large, will chair the award and social event.

    More details will be available.

    But most importantly, we need nominations for 

    • Technician of the Year
    • Young Engineer of the Year
    • Engineer of the Year
    • Engineering Leadership Award
    • People to People Award

    Nomination packets are due by January 10, 2025.

    Carmen Harvey, TSITE representative, is the chair of the award committee.


  • 2 Dec 2024 12:41 PM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Election took place on November 18, 2024

    Our 2025 officers are:

    President – Robert Gagliano

    Robert Gagliano recently retired from BASF.  Rob was the Site Director of BASF Chattanooga. Rob holds a MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Rob was the president of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chattanooga Section, he was the board chair of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Tennessee Association of Manufacturers.  Rob is currently serving as the Vice President of Chattanooga Engineers Club.

    Vice President – Aaron Willey

    Aaron Willey is the Senior Program Manager for TVA's Transmission Interconnection, with focus and power generation and battery storage.  He was previously with EPB as a planning engineer.  He graduated from ETSU with BS in Industrial Engineering Technology and MS in Engineering Technology. Aaron served as a board member of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association.  


  • 20 Nov 2024 12:37 PM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    General Description:

    The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (CIS) is recruiting a Solutions Consultant (IPS Public Service Professional 2) to serve the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Program (TN MEP) in the Chattanooga and greater Southeastern Tennessee Area (Region 6), which stretches from McMinn and Polk counties in the Eastern side of the region to Grundy and Marion counties on the western side of the region. TN MEP provides consulting and training services to help manufacturers and communities grow, succeed, and create high quality jobs. 

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    The Solutions Consultant is responsible for CIS and TN MEP business development and economic outreach activities in the Southeast Tennessee area.  Key responsibilities include cultivating manufacturing customers; developing and managing customer projects; consistently engaging clients to ensure long-term success and positive economic impact of delivered services; developing partnerships with professional associations and economic development organizations; and conducting marketing outreach along with some administrative duties.

    This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related discipline.

    Please find more details HERE


  • 5 Oct 2024 6:07 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Nomination committee consisting of three past presidents, Gabe Kurtz, Harry Hawkins, and Lulu Copeland announced the following:

    Nomination for President – Robert Gagliano

    Robert Gagliano recently retired from BASF.  Rob was the Site Director of BASF Chattanooga. Rob holds a MBA and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Rob was the president of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chattanooga Section, he was the board chair of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Tennessee Association of Manufacturers.  Rob is currently serving as the Vice President of Chattanooga Engineers Club.

    Nomination for Vice President – Aaron Willey

    Aaron Willey is the Senior Program Manager for TVA's Transmission Interconnection, with focus and power generation and battery storage.  He was previously with EPB as a planning engineer.  He graduated from ETSU with BS in Industrial Engineering Technology and MS in Engineering Technology. Aaron served as a board member of Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association.  

    The nomination committee will accept nominations up to the date of election.

    Election will be on November 18.


  • 18 Sep 2024 9:24 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    UTC Advancement shared the list of scholarship recipients with Chattanooga Engineers Club.  An annual scholarship check was presented during the February E Week luncheon.

    For 2023 - 2024 academic year, the recipients were Alvin Binoy, Sydney King, Alexis Haney, Sue Kim, Andrew Devries, Valerie Ring, Andrew Payne, Brady Moore, Isaac Wheeler, and Lance Rose.

    UTC told us, scholarships change lives, create legacies, and shape future. Each scholarship can provide relief, and open doors for a student. For some, it allows them to participate in clubs and activities.  For others, it offers the needed support to prioritize classes to complete the degree.

    We are thankful for the ability to support scholarship funds.  

    Please consider contributing to the scholarship fund.

  • 10 May 2024 5:58 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    The Chattanooga Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is offering its fourth annual scholarship for rising 9-12th grade students in Chattanooga, TN to attend the design summer camp offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024 Summer Design Camp 

    UTK's 2024 Summer Design Camp will be held in person the week of July 14th – 20th

    Additional details about the camp may be found here: https://archdesign.utk.edu/study/summer-design-camp/


  • 20 Apr 2024 8:58 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    TN Valley Robotics (TNVR) will be hosting the 2024 Middle School Aerial Drone Championship on Thursday and Friday, May 16-17, at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga's MacLellan Gym.

    TNVR is recruiting volunteers and will provide training.  Lunch will be provided for anyone working for at least half a day at the Championship.

    The competition event will take place at the lower level in the gym.

    In support of TNVR's STEM projects.  CEC will create an event for volunteer sign up.  The volunteer sign-up link is - 

     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAA822ABFFC52-47498190-volunteers#/


  • 28 Mar 2024 8:19 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Two exciting career opportunities at Astec Industries, a leading company in the design and manufacturing of highway class pavers and material transfer vehicles. Astec is expanding its mechanical engineering team and seeking individuals with experience in machine design, metal fabrication, welding, or construction equipment.

    Position 1: Mechanical Engineer - Highway Class Pavers 

    Position 2: Mechanical Engineer - Material Transfer Vehicles

    Key Requirements: - Strong background in machine design and development - Experience in metal fabrication and welding techniques - Knowledge of construction equipment and industry standards - Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the construction equipment industry, consider applying for these positions. 

    To learn more and apply, please visit the job posting link.


  • 9 Mar 2024 9:40 AM | Lulu Copeland (Administrator)

    Tennessee American Water Names Grady Stout as Vice President of Operations

    Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 8, 2024) – Grady Stout has been named vice president of operations for Tennessee American Water. Stout succeeds Doug Wagner, who has been named American Water’s vice president of health and safety.  In this operations role, Stout will lead the Safety, Water Quality, Field Operations, Production, and Maintenance teams in Chattanooga and the Sequatchie Valley.

    “Grady has proven himself as an effective leader throughout his career with American Water, where he has steadily been promoted to roles with increased responsibilities,” said Grant Evitts president of Tennessee American Water.  “In addition to a strong operational background, he has regulatory experience and a proven record of management and delivery of capital projects – all with a focus on customer service.”

    Stout has been with American Water for over 11 years and most recently served as director of engineering where he efficiently managed a $35 million annual capital budget.  He also previously served as interim vice president of operations and led the state’s COVID-19 emergency response to assure the continuity of essential services to our customers.  

    Stout is licensed as a Professional Engineer and chairs the Water Utility Committee for the KY/TN Section of the American Water Works Association.  He is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Stout and his family reside in Hamilton County.

     



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