Manufacturing Engineer II (Machine Shop)

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II for our Bertram, TX machine shop. In this contract-to-hire role, you will bridge design and production to drive rocket component manufacture and ensure manufacturability from CAD models.

You will evaluate processes, propose efficient methods, and partner with engineers to meet schedule and quality goals while delivering clear work instructions. The position offers competitive hourly compensation, a 40-hour week, and exposure to a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years in a machine shop environment.
• Experience with CAD software such as Pro-E, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the machine shop and engineering teams.
• Provide feedback to engineers for cost- and time-efficient production methods.
• Ensure on-time delivery of rocket components from CAD models to tested assemblies.
• Research new manufacturing methods and production-related processes.
• Work with the design team to ensure manufacturability of components.
• Create work instructions.
• Identify issues and coordinate corrective actions with quality.
• Coordinate tooling and programming readiness.
• Contribute to tooling design and work holding sourcing.

Skills

People skills

Data analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Pro-E

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II (Machine Shop)

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Machine Shop)

Location: Bertram, TX

Employment Type: Contract to Hire (6 months)

Compensation: $38.94-$44.93/hr.

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week.

About the Opportunity:

• As part of a small, fast-paced, and passionate team, you will be the key to rocket component production.
• You will be responsible for driving design feedback and communication between engineers and manufacturing.
• Input provided by you can determine the success or failure of individual components and assemblies.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as liaison between the machine shop and the engineering team.
• Provide feedback to responsible engineers and ensure the most time-efficient and cost-efficient method of producing components.
• Ensure on-time delivery of rocket components from CAD models to tangible components/assemblies ready for testing.
• Research new manufacturing methods and production-related processes.
• Work with the design team to ensure manufacturability of the components.
• Manage lookaheads for long lead tasks.
• Improve processes and cycle times.
• Be fully accountable for a set of hardware.
• Create work instructions.
• Identify issues, work with quality to provide and execute corrective actions.
• Work with Tooling and Programming to ensure job readiness.
• Conceptual design and sourcing of work holding.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working in a machine shop environment implementing the aforementioned.
• 5+ years of experience in CAD software such as Pro-E, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX.

What Sets You Apart:

• Exceptional people interaction skills.
• A passion for creating, building, and making things happen.
• Advanced level of understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Standards.
• Ability to develop CAD models and create engineering drawings.
• Direct experience with process development in:
  • Casting.
  • Forging.
  • Metallic 3D printing.
  • Sheet metal.
• Experience with budgetary and schedule planning.
• Some CNC Programming experience.
• Tooling expertise.
• Experience programming CNC machines.
• Experience setting up and running CNC machines.
• Data analysis.
• Capacity planning.
• Startup experience.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.