Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

The Visual Group; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

The Visual Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical) to design, optimize, and supervise manufacturing processes for aerospace electrical components and wiring harnesses. You’ll draft procedures, inspect hardware, and drive Lean improvements while working closely with Design Engineering and Production teams.

Responsibilities include EC incorporation, validation, and ensuring safety and quality across production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering required.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic components.
• Experience with Lean initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and oversee manufacturing processes for components and assemblies in aerospace applications.
• Develop and update manufacturing and assembly procedures and work instructions.
• Inspect hardware, test equipment, and tooling to ensure compliance with requirements and quality standards.
• Lead and participate in design reviews focused on producibility and manufacturability (DfX).
• Support ECs, validation activities, and integration with production planning to meet milestones.

Skills

Manufacturing process design

Lean manufacturing

DfX (Design for Excellence)

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical writing

SOLIDWORKS

GD&T

Process optimization

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS 3D/PDM

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on designing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and integrated systems used in advanced aerospace applications. You will develop and refine manufacturing and assembly procedures, inspect hardware and test equipment, and drive continuous improvement across production processes. The position offers hands‑on involvement in the design and manufacture of next‑generation space station systems and the opportunity to transition to a direct employee role after a 12-month period.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and oversee manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and integrated systems.
• Develop, draft, review, and contribute to detailed manufacturing and assembly procedures that support production and integration activities.
• Inspect hardware, test equipment, and related tooling to verify compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing optimized manufacturing processes and supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Support the incorporation of Engineering Changes (ECs) into existing processes, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal disruption to production.
• Execute performance and functional testing of components and systems, including work with pressurized gas systems and purified water systems.
• Perform repair and maintenance activities that may involve the controlled use of hazardous materials such as adhesives, lubricants, and solvents.
• Create and update work instructions that align with assembly drawings, process specifications, and required certifications.
• Author clear and comprehensive work instructions for assembly and installation procedures, ensuring they are technically accurate and easy to follow.
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and electronic systems to ensure they meet design specifications and safety standards.
• Review plans, inspect fabrications, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations to assure compliance with aerospace requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Generate manufacturing bills of materials upon release of engineering drawings and maintain configuration control.
• Work closely with the Production Planning team to ensure production cycle milestones are met from product design through assembly and installation.
• Act as the primary interface between Design Engineering and Production to ensure Design for Excellence (DfX) principles are integrated into designs, including manufacturing, integration, and assembly considerations.
• Contribute to reducing Cost of Non-Conformance (CONC) by identifying producibility issues early and recommending design and process improvements.
• Collaborate regularly with customers, technicians, engineers, logistics teams, and bond room personnel to support day-to-day operations and ensure successful execution of responsibilities.
• Participate in and conduct design reviews focused on producibility and manufacturability, providing constructive feedback to engineering teams.
• Support validation activities to confirm that manufacturing processes and work instructions produce consistent, compliant results.
• Approximately 9 or more years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a closely related manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering discipline.
• Hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience with electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and integrated systems.
• Proven experience in process engineering and manufacturing process optimization.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience authoring detailed work instructions for assembly and installation procedures.
• Proficiency with SOLIDWORKS 3D/PDM modeling software or similar computer‑aided design tools.
• Experience driving producibility and Design for Excellence (DfX), including manufacturing, integration, and assembly considerations.
• Experience conducting design reviews and managing configuration control processes.
• Practical knowledge and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to perform validation activities and ensure processes meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Strong project management capabilities to support production milestones and engineering changes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including engineering, production, logistics, and technical personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within aerospace or highly regulated industries with established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Experience in reviewing plans, inspecting fabrications, and conducting investigations to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Familiarity with generating and maintaining manufacturing bills of materials tied to engineering drawings.
• Experience supporting installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures when working with hazardous materials such as adhesives, lubricants, and solvents.
• Comfort working with pressurized gas systems and purified water systems during performance and functional testing.
• Ability to act as a key liaison between Design Engineering and Production, balancing design intent with manufacturability and cost considerations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers, technicians, engineers, logistics teams, and bond room personnel.
• Motivation to contribute to cutting‑edge space station design and manufacturing projects and to work in a hands‑on engineering environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Webster, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Webster,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.