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About working at Astec 

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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 of more than 4,300 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.

Astec Industries has an job post for an engineer specialized in Fluid Power. The job focus will be on the hydraulics of the material transfer vehicles.

• Key Focus: This position specifically involves the design, analysis, and optimization of fluid power systems, with an emphasis on the hydraulic circuits and components (pumps, valves, actuators, etc.) used in our heavy material transfer equipment.

• Location: This is an on-site position at 800 Manufacturer's Road.

Please find more details via Astec career page and their Linkedin page - 

 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4339573283/?trk=mcm

MFG Day this year was October 3, 2025.

Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—is a national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide are invited to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders.

MFG Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—empowers manufacturers to come together and address their collective challenges and build excitement about manufacturing careers to help their communities and future generations thrive.

This year, the official website listed 540+ events in 44+ states.  Chattanooga Engineers Club in collaboration with ASME Chattanooga, Smart Factory Institute, Chattanooga Regional Manufacturing Association and Technical Society of Knoxville coordinated following plant tours:

October 6 - Opella tour in Chattanooga

October 9 - Komatsu tour in Chattanooga

October 20 - Mueller tour in Chattanooga

October 22 - Eaton tour in Cleveland

November 10 - Beretta tour in Gallatin

November 10 - SK Food Group in Cleveland

Chattanooga Engineers Club offer plant tours through out the year.  Registrations often reach limit, early rsvp suggested.

At the last leadership meeting, Rob Gagliano appointed three past presidents, Lulu Copeland, Tiffany Gibby, and Harry Hawkins as members of the nomination committee.

As noted in CEC's constitution, the office of President shall be filled by automatic succession of the previous year's Vice President.

The Nominating Committee shall nominate members for the Club offices specified in Article VI of the Constitution. - The committee shall nominate one or more members for the office of Vice President, and two or more members for the office of Secretary.

The position of Treasurer shall be appointed by the Committee and shall be held for an indefinite period of time.

Nominations of the nominating committee shall be made known at the third regular Club meeting prior to the date of election.

Additional nominations from the floor shall be called for at this same meeting and at the next regular Club meeting.

Any nominations from the floor must have had the consent of the person nominated that the person will serve if elected. - A floor nomination must be seconded in order to be considered for election.

Lulu Copeland announced at our October 6th program:  Aaron Willey will fill the role of the president.  Phil Donihe has accepted nomination as a candidate for Vice President. 

The nomination committee will accept additional nominations and will discuss a transition proposal for the role of the treasurer.

The UTC Electrical Engineering Department with the sponsorship of the Chattanooga Engineers Club provides Spark Boxes to kids in the community. These boxes are intended to spark interest in the electrical engineering field, explain basic concepts, and help students understand how dynamic (and fun!) the field can be! UTC EE Dept. is looking for industry professionals to help with this outreach initiative. Volunteers may choose to participate in school visits, be interviewed by elementary or middle school kids, provide video clips of their daily activity in the field, information on their work and life as an engineer or otherwise just be willing to help maintain the outreach effort. To volunteer or for more information, email Mandy McWeeney at mandy-mcweeney@utc.edu.

LOGICAL SYSTEMS (LSI) is an outcome-driven systems integrator specializing in process improvement, electrical engineering, automation, systems integration, and operational intelligence (data intelligence, manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial control system/operational technology (ICS/OT) cybersecurity).

With company's first client in 1985 still a valued customer today can be a testimony for engineering and customer service. The company currently employs more than 300 direct full-time employees with offices in Memphis and Jackson, TN, Rossville, GA, Golden, CO, Murray, KY, Phoenix, AZ, Little Rock, AR, Toronto, Ontario, Guangzhou and Wuxi, China, and Taipei, Taiwan. 

LSI has job opening in the greater Chattanooga are:

• Control Systems Engineer - Rossville
  
• Control Systems Field Engineer - Chattanooga Area
  
• Electrical CAD Designer - Rossville
  
• Level I-III Panel Fabricator - Rossville
  
• Project Manager - Rossville
  
• Senior Control Systems Engineer - Rossville
  

Please see details and jobs at other locations HERE.

With today's tour and presentation of the Chattanooga Zoo, we celebrate a longtime engineering company in Chattanooga.

March Adams & Associates, Inc., was established in 1982 as a full-service consulting engineering firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is a multi-disciplined organization providing a full range of civil, structural, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, and plumbing engineering services.  The firm provides engineering designs for private, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors across the United States and overseas.

March Adams has provided engineering design services for various types of facilities, including cultural facilities over the last three decades.  These buildings include aquariums, zoos, marine and science centers, theatres, civic centers, and museums.  Projects include original builds as well as historical renovations. 

Some recent projects include:

A new cutting-edge entertainment venue. Five O Fore, in downtown New Orleans. March Adams provided the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection engineering design on this three-story driving range, restaurant, and entertainment center. The facility includes event space for outdoor concerts, meeting and party rooms, and approximately 80 individual tee boxes set with a backdrop overlooking the famed Caesars Superdome. 

CHI Memorial's new hospital in Ringgold, Georgia. March Adams was chosen to provide civil engineering services, including design for improved access drives, parking, utility relocations, and stormwater management. Construction had to be phased to maintain access to the existing medical office building and cancer center on site. Also, attention had to be given to protecting nearby natural resources, while still providing the needed infrastructure.

Worth noting that March Adams has some positions posted on Linkedin, structural engineer and structural engineer in training.

Help empower the innovators of tomorrow. TVA and BVI have come together to sponsor our youth through a TVA Robotics Reward Program that is taking applications from April 1 through May 15 at the following link:

TVA.com/Robotics.

Please help us spread the word to teachers and school admins of kindergarten through 12th grade students at public and private schools, and program leaders at non-profit organizations in the TVA service area (that receive power from a TVA-served LPC).

JEI Engineering, Inc.: a leader in the Natural Gas Processing Industry working primarily in liquefied natural gas projects. JEI's work is concentrated in the design and development of processing facilities including all facets of plant design and operation. With projects located throughout the continental United States and growth in our business, JEI is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to support both current and future projects.

Job Description: The job consists primarily in Design and Development of Industrial Piping Systems with responsibilities for developing specifications, vessel design packages, piping arrangements, stress analysis, and support systems. The work is closely coordinated with Process Design, Equipment, and Structural Design. Our project team is multi discipline with Process, Structural, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Operations members.

Responsibilities include coordinating piping system design, coordinating with Process Engineers for equipment interfaces, coordinating with Structural Engineers for supports and foundations, and coordinating with Electrical Engineers for integrating with the plant power system.

Responsibilities also include directing and coordination of Piping CADD in meeting project objectives in terms of design specifications and schedule. Work is primarily 95% office and 5% field work in support of plant projects during development and construction phases. Some travel would be required. Proficiency with Caesar II, Microsoft Office Word and Excel are required. FEA modeling capability is a plus. Professional Licensure is required for certifying the final work products.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, growing environment with opportunities to develop professionally and personally. We offer a competitive compensation package with health, retirement, and AIP opportunities. We are in a growth industry and are looking for an Engineer to grow with us.

Respond to contacts@jeiengineering.com for additional information.

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.