Manufacturing Engineer

Big Tex Trailers; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers is seeking an engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, problem solving, project management, and team training, with BOM accuracy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
• Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
• Bias for action, stellar work ethic and desire to achieve excellence.
• Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s
• CAD, SolidWorks control

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean principles

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

CAD/SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
• Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
• Bias for action, stellar work ethic and desire to achieve excellence.
• Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s
• CAD, SolidWorks control

Education – Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience

Excellent organization and leadership skills

Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach

Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S