Manufacturing Engineer

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site, direct-hire role in Houston, TX. This entry-to-mid level opportunity suits a Mechanical Engineer with up to 3 years of experience eager to improve production equipment and processes.

You will troubleshoot equipment, help introduce new tools, and work with multiple teams to boost efficiency, quality, and safety on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or related environment.
• Exposure to assembly operations or production processes is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering interest.
• Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working on-site in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated and manual manufacturing equipment to improve performance and uptime.
• Identify downtime and inefficiencies to improve product quality.
• Support introduction of new equipment and processes into production.
• Design, source, install, and optimize production tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Develop and improve manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety and productivity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production tooling

Equipment installation

Job description

Job ID#: 43654

Manufacturing Engineer

Entry-Level Engineering Opportunity | Starting at $65,000+ DOE

Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer ready to take your career beyond the drawing board and onto the production floor?

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join an established manufacturing operation where you'll have the opportunity to work directly with production equipment, solve real-world engineering challenges, and make a measurable impact on manufacturing efficiency, quality, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career engineer with up to 3 years of experience who enjoys troubleshooting, improving processes, and seeing engineering solutions come to life.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot automated and manual manufacturing equipment to improve performance, reliability, and production efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve product quality

• Support the introduction of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes into production

• Assist with the design, sourcing, installation, and optimization of production tools, fixtures, and equipment

• Partner with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and operational procedures

• Take an active role in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, consistency, and productivity

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required

• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a related engineering environment

• Exposure to assembly operations, manufacturing equipment, or production processes preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in hands-on engineering

• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working directly in a manufacturing environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Career Growth: Build valuable, hands-on experience across manufacturing equipment, processes, and continuous improvement

• Real Engineering Impact: See your ideas and solutions implemented directly on the production floor

• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, quality, maintenance, and production

• Competitive Starting Salary: $65,000+ annually, commensurate with experience

• Full-Time, Direct-Hire Opportunity: Join an established manufacturing operation in a permanent engineering role

Work Environment

This is an on-site position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment featuring both automated and manual production equipment. Candidates should enjoy an active, hands-on role involving regular interaction with production teams, equipment observation, and troubleshooting.