About the role
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – IB4 Locations: Houston (IB4) Business Units: CESBG Job Classification: Exempt Summary As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role on our Continuous Improvement team. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production processes, enhance product manufacturability, and drive efficiency through data-driven solutions. This role directly impacts the successful launch of new products, improvements to existing processes, Production line layouts, and the overall performance of our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities * Evaluate and improve process flow, equipment layout, and space utilization to maximize * efficiency. * Apply data-driven and analytical methods to improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten lead * times. * Design and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production operations. * Collaborate on capital equipment justifications and support implementation. * Monitor daily production activities to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives. * Support large-scale production projects, ensuring layout, equipment, and material availability * meet customer demand. * Conduct current-state manufacturing assessments and propose future-state solutions with * measurable benefits. * Work cross-functionally with purchasing and warehousing to improve inventory management * systems. * Develop and maintain accurate plant layouts using AutoCAD. * Partner with Design Engineering to transition new products into manufacturing, ensuring * requirements are met. * Develop and deliver training for production teams on new equipment and processes. * Create work instructions to improve quality and training. * Author and maintain clear work instructions to support quality and training. * Lead cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations. * Communicate effectively with employees, customers, and external partners, demonstrating * sound judgment and professionalism. * Ensure compliance with company policies, health, and safety standards.
Basic Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical
field preferred. Equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will be considered. * 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or related
engineering role. * Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. * Experience with high-mix/high-volume electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, systems integration preferred). * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and Bills of Material (BOMs). * Experience using AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software. * Proven ability to apply engineering principles to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety. * Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar tools).
Why Join Us * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. * Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer. * Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available. * 401K with employer contribution. * Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.