Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Education assistance and tuition

Job summary

Integra in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization across value streams and facilities. You will own the manufacturing process after product launch and partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Industrialization, and CI to drive excellence.

You will guide safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements, develop engineering capabilities, and champion continuous improvement while supporting growth and expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience supporting assembly, fabrication, electrical systems, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team across all value streams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, performance management, and resource planning for the Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Own manufacturing processes, standards, and governance following handoff from Industrialization Engineering.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, throughput, delivery, and cost improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing Daily Improvement (MDI) systems and support daily operational reviews.
• Design, optimize, and sustain manufacturing, warehousing, and material presentation & handling (MPH) processes.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MDI system

Job description

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering organization across all value streams and manufacturing facilities. This role owns the manufacturing process after product launch and serves as the primary engineering partner to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Industrialization Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

Location: Houston, Texas

Department: DEPTEC

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering organization across all value streams and manufacturing facilities. This role owns the manufacturing process after product launch and serves as the primary engineering partner to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Industrialization Engineering, and Continuous Improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for driving process stability, productivity, capacity, manufacturing performance, and operational excellence while supporting Integra's growth and expansion strategy. This role may also oversee maintenance activities where applicable and serves as a key leader in developing manufacturing capabilities, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do?

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team across all value streams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, performance management, and resource planning for the Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Own manufacturing processes, standards, and governance following handoff from Industrialization Engineering.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, throughput, delivery, and cost improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing Daily Improvement (MDI) systems and support daily operational reviews.
• Design, optimize, and sustain manufacturing, warehousing, and material presentation & handling (MP&H) processes.
• Own manufacturing floor layouts, warehouse flow, equipment utilization, labor allocation, and process optimization.
• Define, validate, and continuously improve labor standards, routings, takt times, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Pilot and adapt internal and external manufacturing capacity based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Participate in Material Process Planning (MPP), Sales & Operations Planning, and capacity planning reviews.
• Support the introduction and industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring all changes are reviewed, documented, and validated prior to implementation.
• Own tooling, fixtures, error-proofing solutions, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Support Value Stream Managers in achieving SQDCP objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term process stability initiatives.
• Evaluate and justify manufacturing capital investments and automation projects while ensuring return on investment (ROI).
• Partner with Industrialization Engineering on manufacturing readiness, capacity planning, and new product introductions.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement leaders on productivity, flow, capacity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support future site expansions, footprint optimization, and operational scalability programs.
• Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering data owner responsible for process, labor, routing, and capacity data governance, quality, and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience supporting assembly, fabrication, electrical systems, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, labor standards, facility layouts.
• Experience with MDI, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering change management processes.
• Experience managing capital projects, automation initiatives, and manufacturing investments.

How We Support You

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards - Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare - Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind - Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options - A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge - Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth - Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future - Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today's digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]