Manufacturing Process Engineer

McKinstry; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, (

Dental and vision plans

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support its Offsite Manufacturing division in Austin, TX. You will design, build, and scale products from prototype to high-volume production, provide hands-on shop floor support, and drive lean/automation improvements across facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in manufacturing/industrialization, a B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, and CAD/PLM proficiency (SolidWorks, Revit, DriveWorks).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing/process/industrialization engineering.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DfMA/DfA, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on fabrication/assembly experience (sheet metal, welding, piping, HVAC, or electrical).

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Development, Optimization & Improvement.
• Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting.
• Prototype Development & Industrialization.
• Quality Assurance & Testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reporting.
• Record controls to support QMS / ISO9001.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MES / manufacturing workflow

Sheet metal

Electrical/HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree or certifications preferred

Tools

Solidworks

Revit

DriveWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support our growing Offsite Manufacturing division. The Manufacturing Process Engineer is a multi-functional technical role is responsible for ensuring products are designed, built, and scaled efficiently from prototype through high-volume production. This role serves as both hands‑on shop floor support to the production team as well as drive optimization and lean/automation improvements through the manufacturing process. This role may also be required to support industrialization engineering – integrated with Program Development team on scaling new products, validating readiness, and standardizing across facilities. This role is critical to ensure that new product designs are manufacturable, modular production processes are efficient and safe, and the transition from design to production is seamless across one or multiple facilities. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Manufacturing Process Development, Optimization & Improvement
• Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting
• Prototype Development & Industrialization
• Quality Assurance & Testing
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reporting
• Proper record controls to support the QMS / ISO9001 requirements

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing/process/industrialization engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. Advanced degree or relevant certifications is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DfMA/DfA, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methods.
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication and assembly (sheet metal, welding, piping, HVAC, or electrical).
• Proficiency in CAD/PLM systems (Solidworks, Revit, DriveWorks, PDM/PLM).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Stratus or other Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or manufacturing workflow system is preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Building Good paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $75,870 - $128,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.