Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, Equipment & Process

Tes Recruiting; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TES Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Fort Worth area to add a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer. You will spend significant time on the production floor improving processes, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting daily operations alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is a practical, self-directed problem solver who can identify issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar design and solid-modeling software.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement, metric development, root-cause analysis, and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements using engineering concepts and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Improve productivity, eliminate waste, and ensure processes meet safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide hands-on technical support for daily manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and integration into production.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Provide daily technical direction and prioritization to the maintenance team based on production needs.
• Improve plant layouts, manufacturing methods, workflows, and equipment utilization.
• Develop standard work, manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Support and sustain the facility’s Lean program while ensuring documentation meets quality and standard-work requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

TES Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Fort Worth area to add a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer. You will spend significant time on the production floor improving processes, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting daily operations alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is a practical, self-directed problem solver who can identify issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.