Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling in a Granbury, TX facility. This role collaborates with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering to enhance efficiency and support new product introductions.

You will support automation, work with vendors during installation, and help optimize material flow while prioritizing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with process development and production support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly with process guidance.
• Collaborate with design to ensure manufacturability and capability.
• Assist implementing automated equipment to increase efficiency.
• Provide shop-floor engineering support to resolve issues quickly.
• Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and costs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems experience

Lean/continuous improvement

Shop floor problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer immediately! The Manufacturing Engineer will support production by developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling. This role plays a key part in implementing automated manufacturing processes and works closely with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency, resolve production issues, and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions to support consistent production quality.
• Support machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations by providing clear process guidance and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure new product designs are manufacturable, efficient, and aligned with production capabilities.
• Support the implementation of automated manufacturing equipment and processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Work with equipment vendors and integrators during equipment installation, commissioning, and startup to ensure successful deployment.
• Help develop manufacturing layouts and workflows for automated production areas to optimize material flow and resource utilization.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams, responding quickly to issues and ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and enhance overall throughput.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, improving productivity, and lowering manufacturing costs.
• Participate actively in lean and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and production equipment that support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing operations.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment to align with strategic production needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and promote safe work practices in all process and equipment designs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong manufacturing engineering experience, including experience with process development and production support.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills to convey technical information clearly.
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, and superior organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including the MS Office Suite.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong stress management and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety and consistent adherence to safety procedures.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting process flow diagrams and documenting process improvements.
• Experience developing and maintaining shop floor work instructions.
• Demonstrated leadership in lean methods and concepts.
• Ability to liaise effectively with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams on new and existing projects.
• Completion of required OSHA safety training.
• Completion of in-house safety training as defined by the facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
• Experience implementing automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and integrators during installation and startup.
• Ability to design or support the development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Ability to measure and document process improvements using data-driven methods.
• Demonstrated wisdom and planning when approaching new projects, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Experience participating in lean and continuous improvement initiatives, such as waste reduction and cycle time improvement.
• Familiarity with manufacturing layouts and workflow optimization for automated and manual production areas.

Work Environment

The role operates in a manufacturing facility that includes machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly areas, as well as automated production lines. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with production teams on the shop floor and collaborates with quality, supply chain, and design engineering in both office and plant environments. The position uses standard office technologies such as the MS Office Suite and an ERP system, along with exposure to manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation systems. Work typically follows standard full-time hours, with flexibility required at times to support production needs, equipment installations, and process improvements. Safety is a strong priority, with required OSHA and in-house safety training and consistent adherence to established safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Granbury, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Granbury,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.