Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Quality & Process

Sunbelt Solomon; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes by mapping current state, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and driving future state improvements. You will lead capacity analyses, implement project plans, and ensure adherence to quality requirements with a focus on a quality-at-the-source mindset.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing/quality, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and a hands‑on approach to process improvements, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing, quality, or production support role.
• Able to travel up to 15%.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Excel.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience as a quality or manufacturing engineer in a mission critical space.
• Basic project coordination experience or ability to manage tasks and timelines.
• Strong ability to explain topics and influence others.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bias toward action with willingness to learn and own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Map manufacturing processes using VSM, Lean, and 5S to identify improvements.
• Develop capacity and bottleneck analyses for CI or capital planning.
• Lead factory initiatives around safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate vision and expectations to drive lean culture on the floor.
• Be on the manufacturing floor daily to observe, engage, and resolve issues.
• Implement and sustain improvement projects and future state plans.
• Evaluate and propose manufacturing equipment purchases and cost reductions.
• Create and maintain procedures, manuals, and training materials.
• Support quality programs and lead root cause analyses for defects.
• Provide hands‑on floor support to stabilize production and ensure quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Quality engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Bias toward action

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes by mapping current state, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and driving future state improvements. You will lead capacity analyses, implement project plans, and ensure adherence to quality requirements with a focus on a quality-at-the-source mindset.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing/quality, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and a hands‑on approach to process improvements, safety, and