Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the startup and optimization of a new production line at a large-scale facility. You will work closely with operations teams on the shop floor to implement process improvements and drive efficiency, with a clear path for career growth in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor work, collaboration with senior engineers, and delivering engineering projects from design through implementation to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support launch and ramp-up of a new manufacturing production line.
• Spend significant time on the shop floor troubleshooting and improving processes.
• Develop and maintain operator procedures and manufacturing documentation.
• Drive engineering projects from design through production implementation.
• Coordinate with project management, budgeting, and operations teams.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing improvements.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Resolve production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for a leading defense manufacturing client supporting critical national security and munitions operations. This engineer will play a key role in the startup and optimization of a new production line at a large-scale manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, be comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, and enjoy working directly with operations teams to improve processes and drive efficiency. This position offers a clear career growth path, exposure to highly specialized manufacturing operations, and the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical products supporting government and defense initiatives. Candidates with experience in manufacturing process optimization, lean initiatives, production support, and regulated manufacturing environments will be highly successful in this role.

Day-to-Day:

• Support the launch and ramp-up of a new manufacturing production line
• Partner with senior engineers during knowledge transfer activities
• Spend the majority of time on the shop floor troubleshooting and improving processes
• Develop and maintain operator procedures and manufacturing documentation
• Drive engineering projects from design through production implementation
• Coordinate with project management, budgeting, and operations teams
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing improvements
• Conduct inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews
• Resolve production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage technical specifications, equipment quotations, and purchase orders
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes

Plusses:

• Defense, munitions, energetics, explosives, or ammunition manufacturing experience
• Experience implementing new manufacturing lines