Manufacturing Engineer II (Machine Shop)

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 111,579,000 - 128,742,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II (Machine Shop) in Bertram, TX on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on driving design feedback between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, and delivering rocket components from CAD models to tested assemblies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, improve process efficiency, and own a set of hardware while developing work instructions and production methods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the machine shop and the engineering team.
• Provide feedback to responsible engineers and ensure time- and cost-efficient methods for 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.

Skills

Machine shop experience

CAD software proficiency

Communication skills

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.

Sound like a good fit?

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.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

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.