Manufacturing Engineer

Kito Crosby; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kito Crosby is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Longview, TX to provide cross-functional engineering support for manufacturing activities. The role emphasizes productivity improvements, automation, tooling design, and cost reductions across shop floor processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining engineering records, supporting design changes, and collaborating with Crosby Group Engineering to ensure product drawings and changes are clearly understood by affected teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in tooling, manufacturing systems, and project management.
• CAM programming experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Support machine controls and upgrades for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide PLC programming support for manufacturing equipment.
• Design integration of sensors and data collection systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop automation upgrades for manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain engineering drawing libraries and production machining programs.

Skills

2+ years experience

Tooling design

CAM programming

MS Office

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

PLC controls

Travel ready

Safety awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Deforms

FARO CMM

Job description

Job Title/Name of Function: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Longview, TX

Position Type: Full-time

The Manufacturing Engineer works under the direction of the Engineering Manager to provide interdepartmental and shop floor technical support in areas related to the Company’s manufacturing activities. Professionally conducts assignments in the following areas, including but not limited to, productivity and process improvements, process automation, tooling and fixture design or redesign, cost reductions, etc.

Responsibilities include the maintenance of the engineering drawing libraries for all products, tooling, and fixtures, accountable for the proper creation, retention, and disposal of engineering records per the latest retention policy. The position is responsible for maintaining work center documentations, parts and programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support machine controls and upgrades for manufacturing equipment
• Provide PLC programming support for manufacturing equipment
• Provide design of integration of sensors and data collection systems for manufacturing equipment
• Develop automation upgrades for manufacturing equipment
• Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager design and oversee fabrication of necessary tooling and fixtures to support plant production of quality product
• Review all production areas annually for non-value-added activity and develop process improvement plans to eliminate the same
• Develop and maintain database of all Crosby drawings and production machining programs
• Provide daily engineering service support for the manufacturing operations
• Serve as a member of the tooling/design committee
• Travel to customer locations to fix and/or trouble shoot problems with Company’s product line
• Coordinate with Crosby Group Engineering to maintain the database of product drawings
• Conduct meetings as appropriate to ensure product changes and new products are adequately understood by those impacted
• Participate in meetings to share information on projects, processes, plans, tooling, design, quality, safety, and other associated requirements
• Communicates with engineering personnel at Crosby Group and other locations to resolve problems on tooling, designs, dimensions, tolerance, Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Request (ECR), and other related issues
• Supplies technical advice and information to other departments as requested within the scope of his/her knowledge
• Assist the Engineer/OPEX Manager in driving change in the Crosby culture toward cross-functional teams increasing success through Operational Excellence
• Assist in resolving safety issues at the plant level
• Assist in the development and maintenance of ISO procedures and the plant quality book
• Assist in the planning, directing, coordinating, investigating, recommending, and monitoring of engineering activities at the plant level and brief management personnel as to the status of projects, plans, and new product introductions on a periodic basis

Work Experience, Skills, Abilities

• 2+ years related
• Proficient in design of tooling, manufacturing systems, and project management
• CAM programming
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use precision measurement devices and knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints and tolerances
• Familiar with CAD system and proficient with one AutoCAD compatible system or computer aided machining program
• Oral and written communication proficiency
• PLC and controls experience preferred
• Travel is required occasionally (driving/flying)
• Must be able to work necessary hours to accomplish or complete job tasks. Occasional 50+ hour work week may be required
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles typical to a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Advanced knowledge of complex surfacing, volumetric calculations for die preforms
• Mold design experience using CREO design software
• Steel forging problem solving experience
• Experience using Deforms simulation software for complex forge process including bending, rolling, blocking, finishing, and trimming
• Experience with forge surface and energy calculations
• Experience using FARO CMM for reverse engineering

About Kito

Crosby: Kito Crosby has joined the Columbus McKinnon Corporation, bringing together a rich heritage of trusted names in lifting, rigging, and securement. Known worldwide for strength, durability, and reliability, Kito Crosby designs and manufactures high‑quality hoists, lifting and rigging hardware, chain, wire rope accessories, and engineered solutions used in some of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications. Backed by Columbus McKinnon’s advanced engineering expertise and global resources, Kito Crosby delivers innovative, safety‑focused solutions that help customers lift, move, and secure loads with confidence. Building on a legacy that spans generations, Kito Crosby is proud of where it comes from—and committed to helping move the world forward as part of the Columbus McKinnon family.

The Crosby Group manufactures premium accessories used in lifting and material handling applications for a wide range of industries. The company, known for its uncompromising quality, premier customer service, and "world‑class" training programs, offers a broad range of products suitable for the most demanding of operating conditions. Products include wire rope clips, hooks, shackles, lifting clamps, hoist rings, overhaul balls, snatch blocks, crane blocks and sheaves. The Company serves the land‑based and offshore energy, construction and infrastructure, cargo handling and towing, marine, mining, and transportation industries.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free