Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Plant Floor Optimizer

Victaulic; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic in Justin, TX is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor and turns problems into process improvements. You will drive continuous improvement, support equipment and process reliability, and scale operations through lean principles and standardization.

You will work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to improve productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations, layout optimization, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or similar solid modeling software.
• Experience with process improvement, metrics development, and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes and construction methods preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and planning to standardize processes across sites.
• Develop solutions for complex problems related to plant layout, design and construction.
• Provide technical support during new equipment installation, commissioning and testing.
• Coordinate with the Facility Manager to maintain quality of work processes and document standard work and training.
• Assist with first-pass troubleshooting, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Analyze root causes for manufacturing issues and implement resolutions.
• Prepare engineering submittals and manufacturing procedures for projects and engineered products.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and align with production goals.
• Provide daily technical direction and prioritization to maintenance teams.

Skills

Process improvement

Problem solving

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Analytical

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Victaulic in Justin, TX is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor and turns problems into process improvements. You will drive continuous improvement, support equipment and process reliability, and scale operations through lean principles and standardization.

You will work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to improve productivity, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment installations, layout optimization, and preventative maintenance.