Manufacturing/Process Engineer

iWorkforce Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iWorkforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer to support multiple facilities. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, optimizing processes, and leading capital improvements, with strong collaboration across Operations and Maintenance to boost safety, quality, and efficiency.

The position is 100% on-site in the Houston area, with a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years of related experience preferred. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with heating and cooling systems, including repair or optimization.
• Knowledge of bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying.
• Experience managing equipment modifications and capital projects with budgets.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, and automation.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor.
• Strong root-cause analysis, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and permanently resolve recurring equipment and process issues.
• Design and implement improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Evaluate and optimize industrial heating and cooling systems, including steam and water systems.
• Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems, including pneumatic conveying, blowers, and feeding equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve product quality, cycle time, consistency, and throughput.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Manage capital projects from initial concept and budgeting through design, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support PLCs, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation improvements.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure equipment modifications and installations comply with applicable engineering and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to standardize improvements across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Explain technical concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

PLCs / industrial controls

Automation systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, optimizing manufacturing processes, resolving recurring operational issues, and leading capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and process engineering knowledge, hands‑on industrial troubleshooting experience, and the ability to collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve safety, product quality, efficiency, and production performance.

• Annual salary of $90,000–$130,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

• Monday–Friday, 8:0 AM–5:00 PM.

• Business casual dress code.

• 100% on-site position; remote and hybrid schedules are not available.

• Occasional travel between company facilities may be required.

A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and permanently resolve recurring equipment and process issues.

• Design and implement improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Evaluate and optimize industrial heating and cooling systems, including steam and water systems.

• Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems, including pneumatic conveying, blowers, and feeding equipment.

• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve product quality, cycle time, consistency, and throughput.

• Lead root-cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Manage capital projects from initial concept and budgeting through design, installation, and commissioning.

• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

• Support PLCs, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation improvements.

• Develop and review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.

• Ensure equipment modifications and installations comply with applicable engineering and safety standards.

• Identify opportunities to standardize improvements across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred.

• Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with industrial heating and cooling systems, including repair, optimization, or design.

• Knowledge of bulk material handling and/or pneumatic conveying systems.

• Experience managing equipment modifications and capital projects, including budgets and business cases.

• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, and automation preferred.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar programs preferred.

• Strong root-cause analysis, project management, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and plant leadership.

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

• Willingness to travel occasionally between manufacturing facilities.

Please note that there is a background check and a drug screening for the position.