Manufacturing Engineer

Star Pipe Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Pipe Products is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and continuous improvement of equipment used in water and wastewater applications. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and the technical manager to boost manufacturing efficiency, product quality, safety, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on CNC operations, tooling optimization, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a production or job-shop environment
• Certificate or diploma in CNC Machining preferred
• Knowledge of metal cutting tools and machining processes

Responsibilities

• Support CNC machine operations (including turning and milling)
• Ensure safety during loading and unloading of materials and finished parts
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Select and install appropriate tooling and fixtures and ensure their readiness
• Monitor machine operations and make minor program adjustments as needed
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep machines clean
• Identify and report defects, machine issues, or safety concerns
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records
• Follow all safety and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC Processes

Lean/Six Sigma/5S/Kaizen

Process Improvement

NPI Support

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Certificate or diploma in CNC Machining

Tools

CNC Machining Tools

Jigs and Fixtures

Measurement Tools

Job description

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop CNC manufacturing work instructions, Fixture assembly procedures, routing, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, labor costs, and material waste.
• Work with Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability, tolerancing, material, and assembly issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, pilot systems, and production launches.
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
• Establish and monitor process capability and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish inspection and testing requirements.
• Support welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical assembly processes as applicable.

Essential Functions

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop CNC manufacturing work instructions, Fixture assembly procedures, routing, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, labor costs, and material waste.
• Work with Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability, tolerancing, material, and assembly issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, pilot systems, and production launches.
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
• Establish and monitor process capability and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to establish inspection and testing requirements.
• Support welding, fabrication, machining, piping, electrical, and mechanical assembly processes as applicable.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support CNC machine operations (including turning and/or milling centers)
• Ensure safety during loading and unloading raw materials and finished parts during and after machining by implementing safety procedures
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Select and install appropriate tooling and fixtures and ensure their readiness.
• Monitor machine operations and make minor program adjustments as needed
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep machines clean
• Identify and report defects, machine issues, or safety concerns
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records
• Follow all safety and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Experience

• A graduate in mechanical/manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Min. 3+ years of previous experience in a production or job-shop environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in CNC Machining or manufacturing technology
• Experience with Jigs and Fixture assembly and their function
• Knowledge of metal cutting tools and machining processes

Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.

• A graduate in Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Personnel to be capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (approx. 23 kg) under ideal conditions.

Work Environment

• Shop floor and/or Office work environment

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and continuous improvement of equipment and systems used in the water and wastewater treatment industry or similar. The role will work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and the technical manager to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, safety, and cost performance.

Star Pipe Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer