Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, Troubleshooting & Uptime

TES Recruiting; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TES Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Fort Worth area seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes on the production floor and support daily operations. You will work with operations, maintenance, and engineering to boost productivity, implement Lean practices, and assist with new equipment installations, while traveling up to 10%. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes, including welding, CNC machining, milling, or facing, is preferred.
• Strong communication, mathematical, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

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

Manufacturing problem solving

Lean manufacturing

On-site presence

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

TES Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Fort Worth area seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes on the production floor and support daily operations. You will work with operations, maintenance, and engineering to boost productivity, implement Lean practices, and assist with new equipment installations, while traveling up to 10%. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.