Manufacturing Engineer

Grundfos; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, improve workflows, and implement lean strategies on the production floor. The role reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is fully onsite.

You will develop setup sheets, routings, and standards, support capital projects, and drive continuous improvement using statistical methods and 5S practices. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or manufacturing (2+ years of relevant experience considered).
• Proficiency with PC-based tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with SAP, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Basic understanding of CNC programming and editing.
• Knowledge of machining fundamentals and lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manufacturing engineering strategy to achieve the best quality, costs, and lead times.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, routings, and standards for new and modified engineered parts across the machine shop.
• Plan and execute tooling and fixture requirements while applying statistical methods to forecast manufacturing needs.
• Implement lean manufacturing processes and 5S initiatives to continuously improve quality, cost, and lead times.
• Monitor daily production activities for accuracy and performance, providing training and corrective action as needed.
• Participate in capital equipment justification and assist with workforce utilization, space planning, and workspace layout for maximum efficiency.
• Support EHS compliance including proper waste management, incident reporting, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Machining fundamentals

Lean manufacturing techniques

CNC programming

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or manufacturing

Tools

PC-based tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP

ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving efficiency on the production floor? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be improving manufacturing methods, designing efficient workflows, and implementing lean processes that elevate quality, reduce costs, and support Grundfos's mission to pioneer solutions to the world's water and climate challenges. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll create impact by driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and cost savings that directly support our Win in the US growth initiatives.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Assist with the manufacturing engineering strategy to achieve the best quality, costs, and lead times.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, routings, and standards for new and modified engineered parts across the machine shop
• Plan and execute tooling and fixture requirements while applying statistical methods to forecast manufacturing needs
• Implement lean manufacturing processes and 5S initiatives to continuously improve quality, cost, and lead times
• Monitor daily production activities for accuracy and performance, providing training and corrective action as needed
• Participate in capital equipment justification and assist with workforce utilization, space planning, and workspace layout for maximum efficiency
• Support EHS compliance including proper waste management, incident reporting, and environmental procedures

This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will operate fully onsite out of our Brookshire, TX facility.

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you're a detail-oriented engineering professional with hands-on knowledge of machining fundamentals, strong communication skills, and a drive to optimize manufacturing operations in a collaborative team environment. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, or Manufacturing with 2+ years of relevant experience (internships and school projects considered)
• Proficiency with PC-based tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with SAP, ERP, or MRP systems
• Basic understanding of CNC programming and editing
• Knowledge of machining fundamentals and lean manufacturing techniques

It's a plus if you also have:

• Experience with statistical process control and manufacturing cost analysis
• Familiarity with 5S methodology and continuous improvement frameworks
• Experience in a high-mix or precision machining manufacturing environment

The salary range for this position is $73,100 to $112,100 per year. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here:

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Benefits available include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other compensation provided may include (overtime if applicable), employee stock purchase programs, merit increases, 401(k) matching, (commission if applicable), bonuses, PTO/Vacation, and paid holidays.
• Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.