Manufacturing Engineer (1156645)

The Judge Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in Houston, TX. You will lead manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, with specialization in welding and fabrication processes.

This on-site position requires strong knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, GD&T, and LEAN manufacturing to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and process documentation across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Welding Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in welding and machining environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, weld symbols, GD&T, WPSs, and PQRs.
• Proven experience in facility layout, material flow, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support welding, fabrication, and manufacturing operations as the technical SME.
• Partner with Engineering to improve product manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Drive cost reduction, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and process optimization initiatives.
• Implement and sustain LEAN practices, including 6S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routers, process documentation, and labor standards.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and material handling solutions to improve safety and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational goals.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Welding experience

Fabrication knowledge

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Welding Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $42.00 USD Hourly

The Judge Group’s direct client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site opportunity in Houston, TX 77041.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Worksite Location: Houston, TX 77041

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership and support manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. This role serves as a subject matter expert in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes, while driving LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support welding, fabrication, and manufacturing operations as the technical SME.
• Partner with Engineering to improve product manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Drive cost reduction, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and process optimization initiatives.
• Implement and sustain LEAN practices, including 6S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routers, process documentation, and labor standards.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and material handling solutions to improve safety and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Welding Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience in welding and machining environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, weld symbols, GD&T, WPSs, and PQRs.
• Proven experience in facility layout, material flow, and process improvement.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

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