Manufacturing Engineer – Aluminum Trailers, Welding & NPI

Travis Body & Trailer Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Body & Trailer Inc in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize processes for aluminum trailer components, including end and transfer systems. You’ll design workflows, SOPs, and layouts to improve welding, fabrication, and assembly efficiency on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma leadership, cross-functional collaboration with design and production teams, and compliance with safety and quality standards. On-site, with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 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 experience essential.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Familiarity with ProNest, EnRoute / N-route CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes for trailer components and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Optimize production line layouts for welding, fabrication and final assembly.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide daily production support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG)

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Analytical / problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ProNest

EnRoute

N-route CNC programming

CNC plasma table operations

Job description

Travis Body & Trailer Inc in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize processes for aluminum trailer components, including end and transfer systems. You’ll design workflows, SOPs, and layouts to improve welding, fabrication, and assembly efficiency on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma leadership, cross-functional collaboration with design and production teams, and compliance with safety and quality standards. On-site, with standard M-F hours.