Manufacturing Engineer — Aluminum Trailers (On-Site, Houston)

Federal Signal Openings; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for aluminum trailers, including end dump, bottom dump and transfer systems.

You will lead process development, welding/ fabrication engineering, and DFM collaboration, while driving Lean improvements to increase productivity and quality on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
• Welding processes (MIG/TIG, pulsed MIG preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with metal cutting plasma systems & CNC table operations.
• ProNest (Hypertherm nesting software) and EnRoute / N-route CNC programming.
• Leadership, supervision, lean principles, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes for aluminum trailer components and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Optimize production line layouts for welding, fabrication, and final assembly.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination and cost savings.
• Support welding processes (MIG/TIG) including fixturing and distortion control methods.
• Develop weld sequences and ensure structural integrity and cosmetic quality.
• Collaborate with design engineering for DFM and provide feedback on structural frame components.
• Design, specify, and implement welding fixtures and assembly jigs.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen).
• Provide daily production support and drive CAPA to address issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks / AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

ProNest

EnRoute / N-route CNC programming

Job description

Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for aluminum trailers, including end dump, bottom dump and transfer systems.

You will lead process development, welding/ fabrication engineering, and DFM collaboration, while driving Lean improvements to increase productivity and quality on the production floor.