Manufacturing Field Engineer

edagmexico; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG is seeking a Manufacturing Field Engineer to drive on-site process development and ramp-up on our Austin projects. You will translate designs into repeatable assembly methods and work closely with product development and production teams to ensure smooth execution.

Join a global engineering leader and contribute to process validation, tooling development, and collaborative problem solving with engineers, trades, and suppliers on a dynamic factory floor.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience on a production floor or construction site.
• Knowledge of 2D drawings and 3D CAD software.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, lifting equipment, and material-handling systems.
• Strong English communication (C1–C2).

Responsibilities

• Translate product design into a repeatable manufacturing process and resolve ramp-up issues.
• Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturing feedback.
• Support factory-floor implementation of new products and processes.
• Record step-by-step assembly processes and note quality issues and rework drivers.
• Collaborate with production personnel, designers, and engineers to improve processes.
• Read and interpret drawings, BOMs, and manufacturer instructions.
• Observe and analyze build processes, time/motion, and DFM opportunities.
• Coordinate daily with product development, procurement, supervisors, trades, suppliers, and remote teams.
• Ensure materials, means, and methods align with design intent.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrialization

2D drawings

3D CAD

Tooling & fixtures

English (C1-C2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Catia

Inventor

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a MANUFACTURING FIELD ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION

• A multidisciplinary role involving close coordination with product development (Design For Manufacturing), process planning, field coordination and documentation. The role spends substantial time on the factory floor, translating product design into a repeatable manufacturing process, resolving ramp-up issues, and providing feedback to Product and Process Planning.
• Participate in design review meetings and provide manufacturing feedback and recommendations.
• Support factory-floor implementation of new products and processes, including prototype builds, process validation, work instructions, tooling/fixture development, workstation setup, material flow, production trials, and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Capture step-by-step assembly processes; record quality issues and rework drivers; evaluate safety and ergonomics.
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes with production personnel, contractors, designers, and engineers.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, architectural drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and manufacturer instructions/specifications.
• Observe, document, and analyze build processes, including time and motion, lessons learned, and DFM improvement opportunities.
• Follow up daily on open points with product development, procurement, supervisors, local trades, suppliers, and remote office teams.
• Communicate with engineers and skilled trades/production personnel to ensure materials, means, and methods align with process and product design intent.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, construction, modular construction, industrialization, or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Experience in residential construction, including multiple construction techniques and building methods.
• Experience working directly on a production floor or construction site.
• Knowledge of 2D drawings (AutoCAD, Revit) and 3D CAD (Catia, Revit, Inventor).
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, lifting equipment, and material-handling systems.
• English (C1-C2)
• Flexibility to work overtime and short-term travel

MAKING IMPOSSIBLE

THINGS POSSIBLE

WITH YOU