Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Power Distribution

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes for medium-voltage switchgear and critical power distribution equipment. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to improve manufacturability, readiness, quality, and throughput.

Based in Houston, SF, or Long Beach with onsite expectations; the role offers collaboration across facilities and opportunities to scale production while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline.
• 3-7 years in manufacturing engineering, preferably electrical distribution equipment.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and electromechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and manufacturing documents.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; knowledge of GD&T, Lean processes, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA): review drawings, BOMs, and docs for manufacturability; standardize components across products.
• Equipment Manufacturing & Technical Support: support production of switchgear and related assemblies; improve fixtures and methods.
• New Product Introduction & Production Readiness: coordinate tooling, staffing, workflows, pilot builds, and first-article validation; scale prototypes.
• Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization: develop standard work, routings, layouts; improve throughput and quality using Lean.
• Quality, Compliance & Safety: support inspections, nonconformances, corrective actions, and safe practices.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean processes

ERP/MRP systems

GD&T

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes for medium-voltage switchgear and critical power distribution equipment. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to improve manufacturability, readiness, quality, and throughput.

Based in Houston, SF, or Long Beach with onsite expectations; the role offers collaboration across facilities and opportunities to scale production while