Manufacturing Engineer

Ideal Partners Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment

Job summary

Ideal Partners Staffing seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer in Fort Worth, Texas. The role emphasizes the design, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems, focusing on quality and efficiency. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with Lean methodologies and CAD software.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence, offering competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, production optimization, and quality control standards.
• Ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Prior field engineering experience and familiarity with mineral processing systems is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and re‑engineer tooling to extend life cycles and support new product launches.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement events to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Production teams to create manufacturing documentation for new products.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production teams.
• Mentor and support junior manufacturing engineers to ensure consistent process knowledge and skill development.

Skills

Manufacturing process design and optimization

Tooling and equipment design & commissioning

Production performance analysis and optimization

Quality control, FMEA, SPC, RCA

Cross‑functional collaboration and mentorship

Data analysis and reporting using Excel, Minitab

Project management and vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)

Job description

At Ideal Partners Staffing has partnered with a growing national manufacturer in seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the growing team. Company is driven by innovation, quality, and efficiency.

We are looking for a technically skilled and hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about building and refining processes to drive productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes and systems to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role emphasizes tooling design, process improvement, equipment commissioning, and cross‑functional collaboration to support new and existing product lines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Tooling & Equipment Design

• Design and re‑engineer tooling to extend life cycles and support new product launches.
• Coordinate acquisition, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment with external suppliers.
• Validate new equipment and ensure it meets performance, safety, and quality standards.

Process Improvement

• Lead and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement events to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve dollar‑per‑man‑hour performance and overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process flow maps, floor layouts, and standardized work documentation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Design and Production teams to create manufacturing documentation for new products.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production teams.
• Mentor and support junior manufacturing engineers to ensure consistent process knowledge and skill development.
• Provide on‑site troubleshooting and maintenance support for mineral processing systems, including thickeners, polymer systems, slurry pumps, and cyclones/separators.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize equipment reliability, performance, and production uptime.

Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or equivalent) for tooling and equipment design.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, production optimization, and quality control standards.
• Ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Prior field engineering experience and familiarity with mineral processing systems is a strong plus.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing process design and optimization
• Tooling and equipment design & commissioning
• Production performance analysis and optimization
• Quality control, FMEA, SPC, RCA
• Cross‑functional collaboration and mentorship
• Data analysis and reporting using Excel, Minitab, or equivalent
• Project management and vendor coordination

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment