Engineering Site Lead

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an Engineering Site Lead for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The role provides technical leadership during startup and ongoing manufacturing operations, overseeing engineering activities for infrastructure, equipment installation, commissioning, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering leadership with experience in complex manufacturing environments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience leading technical projects or multidisciplinary engineering initiatives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering activities during facility startup, equipment installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Coordinate engineering priorities across Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and technical procedures.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues affecting production readiness and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering personnel, technicians, and contractors.
• Coordinate resources and schedules to support facility launch milestones.
• Establish engineering documentation, technical standards, and procedures.

Skills

7+ years experience

Project leadership

Manufacturing engineering

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Engineering Site Lead for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility being established in Fort Worth, Texas.

Our client specializes in advanced liquid cooling and thermal management technologies supporting high-performance computing and data center infrastructure.

The Engineering Site Lead will provide technical leadership during facility startup and ongoing manufacturing operations. This position will oversee engineering activities related to manufacturing infrastructure, equipment installation, commissioning, process optimization, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with experience in complex manufacturing environments who can coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, resolve engineering challenges, and support the successful launch and continued growth of a new manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Plant Startup

• Lead site engineering activities during facility startup, equipment installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Coordinate engineering priorities across Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and technical procedures.
• Identify and resolve engineering issues affecting production readiness, equipment reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering personnel, technicians, and contractors.
• Coordinate engineering resources and project schedules to support facility launch milestones.
• Establish engineering documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures.

Manufacturing Infrastructure & Equipment

• Oversee engineering activities involving manufacturing equipment, industrial utilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Support manufacturing systems involving pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, fluid distribution, and electromechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and technical service providers.
• Support equipment modifications, capacity expansion, and manufacturing infrastructure improvements.

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and production capacity.
• Support engineering change management and process validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor technical project milestones and communicate progress, risks, and corrective actions to leadership.
• Promote safe engineering practices and compliance with applicable industrial safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience leading technical projects, engineering teams, or multidisciplinary engineering initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, industrial utilities, and production infrastructure.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a new manufacturing facility startup or production ramp-up.
• Engineering leadership experience in advanced manufacturing or electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with liquid cooling, thermal management, fluid handling, or industrial cooling systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience managing capital projects and manufacturing equipment installations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a technically strong leader who can take ownership of engineering challenges, coordinate multiple priorities, and help establish the technical foundation of a new manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity to play a significant role in launching a facility and developing the systems, processes, and engineering capabilities needed for long-term success.

About Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across manufacturing, engineering, technology, and other industries.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.