Manufacturing Engineer - Powder Coating

Partners Ltd; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STQ Partners in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Powder Coating to design, implement and optimize powder coating processes, collaborating with production, quality and supply chain to drive continuous improvement.

Experience with powder coating in manufacturing, plus Lean/Six Sigma and CAD tools is required. The role focuses on delivering high quality, cost-effective production and supporting new product introductions in a project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably powder coating.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support new product introductions with process design, prototyping, and validation.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize lines.
• Troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Implement Lean initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies for feasibility and ROI.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven improvement recommendations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

STQ Partners are currently partnered with a specialist Industrial Power Systems business. The business has vast experience in electrical packages and execution on power projects.

With multiple sites in Houston, the business has over a century long heritage, serving and supplying the industrial power systems world. They are now seeking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer - Powder Coating to join the business. The business is scaling to keep up with engineered to order & speciality project pipeline demands.

The overall objective of the Manufacturing Engineer is to be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role partners with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and solve complex production challenges.

For this role we are specifically looking for experience with powder coating in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to support new product introductions, including process design, prototyping, and validation.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize production lines.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support to production teams.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Support automation initiatives and evaluate new manufacturing technologies for feasibility and ROI.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in powder coating or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, UL, or equivalent).

There is a genuine opportunity for someone to join a growing team and business. Great pipeline of projects and a high performing, yet flexible, working environment. If you want to work in a project-centric; growing business with a rich history in the Houston area- we look forward to hearing from you.