Composite Manufacturing Engineer

General Plastics & Composites LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Plastics & Composites LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering and technical support to the Manufacturing organization. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives, and analyze processes to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety.

You will manage multiple projects, communicate status clearly, and ensure alignment with customer expectations and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• CMfgE/CMfgT and Lean Six Sigma certs preferred.
• 5+ years as Manufacturing Engineer or tooling/mold design experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to the DFW area.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience reading technical drawings and data sheets.
• SolidWorks experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to Manufacturing to meet goals.
• Lead cross-functional projects and communicate status.
• Analyze processes and equipment to improve efficiency, uptime, safety.
• Drive Continuous Improvement using Lean tools and methodologies.
• Support travel as needed (up to 25%).
• Foster teamwork and align with customer expectations and company objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CMfgE

CMfgT

Lean Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt)

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Provide engineering and technical support to the Manufacturing organization to achieve the overall manufacturing goal of consistently producing quality products by addressing major production problems, ensuring optimum manufacturing methods and techniques, and implementing cost improvement programs.

• Work toward achieving short-term and long-term business goals.
• Manage and support multiple projects simultaneously across various departments.
• Provide technical leadership on assigned projects and tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Execute analysis and evaluation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety (with some guidance as needed).
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Effectively communicate and execute customer expectations and company objectives.
• Foster trusting business relationships and promote teamwork within and between departments.
• Assist in driving departmental metrics and continuous improvements.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing tools, concepts, and processes.
• Identify and aggressively implement improvement opportunities.
• Actively embrace and contribute to Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
• Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent experience with tooling and/or mold design (preferred).
• 8+ years of manufacturing-related experience (if applicable to certification requirements).
• Support up to 25% travel (primarily to the DFW area).
• Skills:
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information, including manufacturing drawings, engineering instructions, and material data sheets.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Personal time management skills.
• Ability to occasionally move heavy parts (<50 lbs.) with or without material handling equipment and follow part handling requirements.
• Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrates leadership and accountability.
• Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Results-driven and improvement-focused.
• Strong organizational and self-management abilities.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer keyboards.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and manufacturing equipment safely.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and other protective gear as required.
• Visual ability to read technical documents, engineering drawings, and computer screens.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required (if applicable).

QHSE Responsibilities:

At GP&C, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibility in all aspects of our operations. We believe that the well-being of our employees, the quality of our products/services, and our environmental stewardship are integral to our success. We expect all employees to adhere to our QHSE protocols and actively participate in contributing to our growing QHSE culture as well as taking pride in their work and continuously seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Masters or better in Mechanical Engineering.

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