Manufacturing Engineer II

M&M Manufacturing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

M&M Manufacturing in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, improve, and own manufacturing processes for HVAC ductwork and metal products. You will translate product requirements into cost-effective, stable production methods while balancing safety, quality, throughput, and labor utilization.

You will lead process improvements, support capital equipment selections, and validate launches through production with a Lean, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering, process engineering, project support, or production support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support CAPEX development with business cases, scope definition, equipment requirements, cost estimates, and implementation planning.
• Coordinate CAPEX execution with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, vendors, and contractors for equipment installation and production readiness.
• Analyze processes, layouts, material flow, labor utilization, scrap, rework, downtime, and bottlenecks to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost within production areas.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, layouts, control plans, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Production data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Job description

M&M Manufacturing As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer II

Company

M&M Manufacturing

Location

Fort Worth, TX (On-Site)

Who We Are M&M Manufacturing, a Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway company, is one of the nation’s largest producers of sheet metal products for the air distribution and ventilation market. We manufacture a comprehensive range of HVAC ductwork, fittings, and accessories for residential and commercial construction, with a strong commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer success. As part of the Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway family, M&M combines the stability and resources of a global organization with the close-knit culture of a local manufacturing team. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on, and results-driven Director, Operations to lead our Fort Worth, TX facility and help drive the next phase of operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will independently design, improve, and own manufacturing processes or defined production areas. This role focuses on translating product and operational requirements into stable, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing methods while balancing safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost. You will lead process improvements, optimize layouts and workflows, support capital equipment selection and justification, and validate launches or engineering changes through production. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Engineering, you will apply Lean and continuous improvement tools to strengthen process capability, reduce waste, and improve overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CAPEX development by assisting with business cases, project scope definition, equipment requirements, cost estimates, justification inputs, and implementation planning
• Participate in CAPEX execution by coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, vendors, and contractors to support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and production readiness
• Analyze manufacturing processes, layouts, material flow, labor utilization, scrap, rework, downtime, and bottlenecks to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, cost, and process stability within assigned production areas
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, work methods, layouts, control plans, and manufacturing standards to support consistent execution
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to Operations by troubleshooting production issues, evaluating root causes, implementing corrective actions, and helping sustain process performance
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, tooling changes, equipment trials, and process validations through production stabilization
• Provide post-automation support by monitoring performance after implementation, validating expected benefits, resolving process-related issues, updating documentation, and supporting operator adoption
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools such as 5S, value stream analysis, waste reduction, root cause analysis, line balancing, and standard work to improve manufacturing performance

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field preferred 3+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering, process engineering, project support, or production support experience
• Experience supporting CAPEX development and execution, including scope definition, equipment requirements, cost estimates, justification inputs, installation, commissioning, startup, and production readiness
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, equipment, tooling, layouts, material flow, work methods, and process documentation
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, waste reduction, line balancing, standard work, and process improvement methods
• Ability to use production data, time studies, scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time, labor utilization, and bottleneck analysis to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Ability to provide hands‑on Operations and post-automation support by troubleshooting process issues, validating performance, documenting changes, supporting operator adoption, and sustaining results
• Sound engineering judgment, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, Engineering, vendors, contractors, and leadership teams
• Experience supporting CAPEX development and execution for manufacturing equipment, process improvements, or production readiness
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, cost, scrap, downtime, or bottlenecks
• Hands‑on Operations support experience, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process stabilization
• Experience supporting automation after launch through performance validation, documentation, issue resolution, and operator adoption
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, HVAC manufacturing, high‑mix production, tooling, material flow, or production equipment Lean, Six Sigma, project management, or continuous improvement certification, or equivalent practical experience

What You’ll Gain

You will join a team where your contributions can make a visible difference.

In addition, eligible employees may receive:

• Competitive compensation aligned with the role, experience, and location.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities to learn, build new skills, and contribute to meaningful business results.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.