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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Type of Role: Direct Hire
Shift / Hours: 1st Shift
Location: Houston Texas
Salary Range:$85K- $125K
Job Summary:
is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to ensure goods are manufactured efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. They bridge the gap between product design and final production, focusing on reducing waste and improving quality.
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Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve manufacturing workflows to enhance speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
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Production Support: Provide daily technical troubleshooting for equipment failures or process disruptions on the shop floor.
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Tooling & Equipment: Design or source specialized tools, jigs, fixtures, and workstations to support assembly and operator safety.
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Documentation: Create and maintain detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
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Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S to eliminate waste and optimize resource use.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design engineers to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
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Quality & Standards Control: Review test procedures and ensuring the final product meets IEC/IEEE standards through routine tests.
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Lean Implementation: Leading Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma initiatives to enhance factory capacity and minimize production bottlenecks
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Collaboration: Working closely with design, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure new products are manufacturable and that equipment downtime is minimized
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Root Cause Analysis (RCFA): Using tools like 8D or FMEA to investigate production defects or testing failures.
Qualifications:
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Education: A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is typically required.
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in 3D CAD software like Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
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Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory and production planning.
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Knowledge of automation, robotics, and PLC programming.
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Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse team
Preferred qualification
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Coil Winding: Expertise in setting up and operating Winding machines
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Standards Compliance: Strict adherence to IEEE/ANSI/IEC codes and ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
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Attention to Detail: Crucial for inspecting static ring positions and spacer alignments, where a millimeter's difference can cause a catastrophic failure.
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Insulation Processing: Mastery of vacuum drying and oil impregnation to remove moisture and ensure dielectric strength
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Final Assembly: Overseeing the tanking of core-coil assemblies, lead connections, and vacuum oil filling
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