Hands-On Automation Engineer for Smart Manufacturing

Rampart Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Holidays, PTO, & Sick Leave

Job summary

Rampart Products in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to lead automation mechanisms from concept to production. The role requires hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration with production teams, and a strong emphasis on mechanical design and automation development.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), experienced in DFM/DFA, and able to troubleshoot mechanical issues while supporting prototyping and production scaling.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience developing automation systems for manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical design skills and CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect custom automation mechanisms and kinematic linkages to streamline production workflows.
• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production (DFM/DFA).
• Support product development from concept through prototyping and final production.
• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical issues in existing products and processes.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Work with vendors and suppliers on materials, components, and fabrication processes.

Skills

Automation systems development

Manufacturing environments

Mechanical design

DFM/ DFA

Problem solving

Communication

Prototyping

Deadline oriented

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Rampart Products in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to lead automation mechanisms from concept to production. The role requires hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration with production teams, and a strong emphasis on mechanical design and automation development.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), experienced in DFM/DFA, and able to troubleshoot mechanical issues while supporting prototyping and production scaling.