Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift

International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

International Motors in San Antonio, TX seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for night shift to keep production running safely and reliably. You will respond to downtime, diagnose faults, and support torque tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes on the shop floor.

Initially day shift, this role will transition to a night schedule as the operation ramps in early 2027. The position offers a salaried, on-site role with a 10% night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; or 2+ years of product manufacturing experience.
• Experience with automotive/high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Hands-on shop floor capability with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to process issues and downtime events to keep production moving.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and workflows.
• Design and support fixtures, jigs, tooling, gauges, and assembly aids.
• Use root-cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Analyze production data to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Create and maintain process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standardized work.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, equipment commissioning, and validation.
• Lead Lean, 5S, waste reduction, cycle-time, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish labor standards, and propose changes.
• Lead projects from concept to implementation and maintain records.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Tooling & fixtures

Torque tooling

Teamcenter

CAD

PFMEA & control plans

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Production floor hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Teamcenter

CAD software

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift who thrives on the shop floor and takes ownership of keeping production running safely and reliably. This role responds directly to line calls, downtime events, equipment faults, and process issues while working with production and skilled trades to diagnose problems, implement solutions, and restore operations quickly. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide direct technical support for torque tooling, assembly equipment, fixtures, and related manufacturing processes.Success requires urgency, strong technical judgment, and the willingness to work directly with the equipment. This position will initially work Day Shift and be required to transition to Night Shift as the operation ramps up in early-2027. Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM. Night Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM. As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027. This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential:

10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support production by responding to process issues and downtime events.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and workflows.
• Design and support fixtures, jigs, tooling, gauges, and assembly aids.
• Use structured problem solving to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production data to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Create and maintain process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standardized work.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, equipment commissioning, and process validation.
• Lead Lean, 5S, waste reduction, cycle-time, and continuous improvement activities.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish labor standards, and recommend process or tooling changes.
• Lead small to medium manufacturing projects from concept through implementation.
• Maintain manufacturing records, metrics, and reporting systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and no experience

OR

• At least 2 years of product manufacturing experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Experience in automotive, truck, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, assembly equipment, or process development.
• Torque Tool troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter or comparable CAD software.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, process flows, and standardized work.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and waste reduction.
• Experience collecting and analyzing manufacturing data.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working hands-on on the production floor.

Benefits And Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world‑changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000‑person‑strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

• International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please [e-mail] request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.