Automation & Process Engineer - Manufacturing & PLC

Kito Crosby; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kito Crosby is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Longview, TX to provide cross-functional engineering support for manufacturing activities. The role emphasizes productivity improvements, automation, tooling design, and cost reductions across shop floor processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining engineering records, supporting design changes, and collaborating with Crosby Group Engineering to ensure product drawings and changes are clearly understood by affected teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in tooling, manufacturing systems, and project management.
• CAM programming experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Support machine controls and upgrades for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide PLC programming support for manufacturing equipment.
• Design integration of sensors and data collection systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop automation upgrades for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain engineering drawing libraries and production machining programs.

Skills

2+ years experience

Tooling design

CAM programming

MS Office

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

PLC controls

Travel ready

Safety awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Deforms

FARO CMM

Job description

Kito Crosby is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Longview, TX to provide cross-functional engineering support for manufacturing activities. The role emphasizes productivity improvements, automation, tooling design, and cost reductions across shop floor processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining engineering records, supporting design changes, and collaborating with Crosby Group Engineering to ensure product drawings and changes are clearly understood by affected teams.