Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Enerflex Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee equity plan

Fun office environment

Job summary

Enerflex Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly in Houston to drive improvements across the assembly process.

You will lead projects from concept to implementation, develop labor standards, and collaborate with engineering, operations, planning, quality, and others to improve quality, safety, throughput, and labor efficiency. You will analyze shop-floor data, validate processes, and develop practical solutions to support growth and operational excellence throughout the product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 3–5 years with manufacturing process flow and design.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• 2+ years in design of build processes and supporting systems.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, CADWorx, ISO diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and integrate daily assembly plans into ABS templates.
• Review drawings for accuracy, buildability, and efficient execution.
• Create process flows, work instructions, and standard work.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive action plans.
• Communicate progress and metrics on assembly efficiency and labor standards.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

AutoCAD

2D/3D Modeling

Cross-functional communication

Labor standards

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Shop floor analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

2D/3D Modeling

ISO diagrams

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly serves as a key driver of manufacturing excellence by leading engineering-based improvements throughout the assembly process while supporting workforce development and operational efficiency. This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual capable of independently managing projects from concept through implementation while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Manufacturing Engineer will spend significant time in the assembly environment developing deep product knowledge, understanding manufacturing challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, throughput, and labor efficiency. Through close collaboration with engineering, operations, planning, quality, and technical subject matter experts, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop practical manufacturing solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

This position is responsible for facilitating meetings, developing and executing project plans, establishing labor standards, improving manufacturing methods, reducing cycle times, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders, build productive relationships, and effectively drive change across all stages of the product lifecycle from sales through shipping.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Assigned Control

• Manufacturing engineering deliverables supporting assembly operations.
• Development and integration of trade‑specific daily plans into Assembly Build Sequence (ABS) templates.
• Review and validation of manufacturing engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, buildability, and efficient execution.
• Development of methods to collect and analyze shop‑floor feedback, process metrics, and labor performance data.
• Review of completed projects to improve labor standards, estimating accuracy, and duration planning.
• Creation of process flows, work instructions, and standard work to support operational excellence.
• Lead manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a strong shop‑floor presence to develop product knowledge, validate processes, and identify improvement opportunities.

Accountable For

• Accuracy, completeness, and timely release of Assembly Build Sequence (ABS) plans.
• Planning, preparation, and leadership of manufacturing and assembly kickoff meetings.
• Facilitation of cross‑functional meetings and execution of action plans supporting project objectives.
• Preparation and communication of assembly progress, performance, and improvement metrics.
• Development and implementation of manufacturing engineering standards and best practices.
• Successful execution of manufacturing projects from initiation through implementation and validation.

Influence

• Manufacturing design standards, buildability, and product quality.
• Continuous improvement of assembly processes, manufacturing capabilities, and employee training.
• Assembly manufacturing documentation and improvement.
• Assembly best practices, process standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Identification and execution of sustainable improvements that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
• Labor standards, workforce planning, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Project forecasting, resource planning, and schedule performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Quality.
• Product lifecycle improvements from sales through shipping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering program
• Must have 3‑5 years’ experience with manufacturing process flow and design.
• Must have experience with Continuous Improvement and Problem‑Solving methodologies.
• Must have 2+ years’ experience with design of build processes and supporting systems.
• Must be computer literate in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, 2D/3D Modeling, CADWorx, ISO diagrams.
• Should have basic understanding ISO 9000 series quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of various industry codes and local regulations, ANSI, ASTM, AWS, NACE, API, ASIC, SSPC, etc.
• Highly developed personal communication skills: ability to communicate and motivate effectively.

Physical Requirements

Fast‑paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity.

What Enerflex Offers You

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.