Manufacturing Engineer

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to help create manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and reduce costs. The role is suited for a recent graduate or those with limited experience who are eager to learn and grow within the company.

The candidate will assist in safety planning, process optimization, quality control, and cross-functional collaboration with production, design, and maintenance teams to ensure successful implementation of new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing engineering experience; internships or co-ops are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safety plans and procedures.
• Analyze safety issues and develop corrective action to eliminate root causes.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing methods to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Develop manufacturing jigs and fixtures to ensure consistent quality.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure new processes are understood and properly implemented.
• Maintain quality control systems to meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform regular inspections and testing to ensure quality.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with procurement to source cost-efficient materials and components.
• Optimize use of resources including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Prepare reports on process performance, quality metrics, and cost savings.
• Provide feedback to management based on data analysis.
• Work with design, production, and maintenance teams to integrate new processes and technologies.
• Support new product development with manufacturability input and process design.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing engineering.
• Participate in training to enhance technical skills.

Skills

Communication

Multicultural environment

Critical thinking

CAD (Creo)

ERP familiarity

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

To play a key role in our production team, focusing on creating manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and reducing costs. This entry-level position is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with limited experience in manufacturing engineering who is eager to learn and grow within our company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safety plans and procedures.
• Analyze all safety issues and develop a corrective action plan to eliminate the root cause.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing methods to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Develop manufacturing jigs and fixtures to ensure consistent quality throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Work closely with production staff to ensure new processes are understood and properly implemented.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality control systems to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of products to ensure consistent quality.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source cost-effective materials and components.
• Optimize the use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Prepare regular reports on process performance, quality metrics, and cost savings.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to management based on data analysis.
• Work closely with design, production, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and technologies.
• Support new product development by providing manufacturability input and process design.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing engineering.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Skills

• Communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidiscipline environment.
• Decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo) and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related role (internships or co-op experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.