Manufacturing Engineer

Maverick Power LLC.; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid time off

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production performance and strengthen safety practices in a manual manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and located at our Garland, Plano, McKinney and Phoenix facilities.

You will work on the shop floor to improve workflow, increase throughput, and mentor Operations personnel to deliver measurable results. The position suits someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building structure where it does

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in manual production operation.
• Proven record of delivering measurable productivity improvements; Experience implementing standardized systems and developing documentation.
• Ability to mentor and provide training.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Production Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in manual operations and implement rapid improvements.
• Improve workstation design, material flow and cycle times.
• Increase output while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Lead focused initiatives to meet aggressive production targets.
• Operational Standardization: Develop and implement standardized work instructions.
• Establish project tracking and accountability systems for engineering initiatives.
• Create repeatable processes to support growth and onboarding.
• Ensure improvements are documented and sustained; Ensure documentation meets QMS requirements.
• Safety: Identify operational risks introduced by rapid growth.
• Improve ergonomics and reduce manual strain.
• Standardize safe work practices across shifts and teams.
• Engineering Leadership: Provide daily structure and direction.
• Translate ideas into scoped, deadline driven projects.
• Hold multidisciplinary teams accountable to measure deliverables.
• Foster a culture of execution and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions-we redefine industry standards. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list as #16 in the U.S., #2 in Manufacturing, and #1 in Texas, we are committed to driving innovation, quality, and speed. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North Texas and Phoenix, we are expanding rapidly and looking for top talent to grow with us.

If you are ready to be part of a high-energy, solutions-driven team where your work makes an impact, Maverick Power is the place for you.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
• Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
• High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Engineer will drive production performance, strengthen safety practices and implement standardized processes within a manual manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands on and located at our Phoenix, Garland, Plano and McKinney facilities. Will work directly on the shop floor to improve workflow, increase throughput, and mentor Operations personnel to deliver measurable results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building structure where it does not yet exist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Improvement
  • Identify bottlenecks in manual operations and implement rapid improvements.
  • Improve workstation design, material flow and cycle times.
  • Increase output while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Lead focused initiatives to meet aggressive production targets.
• Operational Standardization
  • Develop and implement standardized work instructions.
  • Establish project tracking and accountability systems for engineering initiatives.
  • Create repeatable processes to support growth and onboarding.
  • Ensures improvements are documented and sustained.
  • Ensures documentation meets QMS requirements.
• Safety
  • Identify operational risks introduced by rapid growth.
  • Improve ergonomics and reduce manual strain.
  • Standardize safe work practices across shifts and teams.
• Engineering Leadership
  • Provides daily structure and direction.
  • Translate ideas into scoped, deadline driven projects.
  • Hold multidisciplinary teams accountable to measure deliverables.
  • Foster a culture of execution and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in manual production operation
• Proven record of delivering measurable productivity improvementsExperience implementing standardized systems and developing documentation
• Ability to mentor and provide training
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside.
• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.

Work Environment:
May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.