Manufacturing Engineer

ON.energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ON.energy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Houston to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring readiness for mass production, while supporting new product introductions and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or process engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, process control, tooling, and production systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production flow, line performance, labor utilization, and equipment layout to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor supplier plan‑versus‑actual production output and identify gaps that may impact delivery, capacity, or schedule commitments.
• Assess procurement and material readiness to support mass production start, including part availability, supplier ramp plans, and supply continuity risks.
• Perform day‑to‑day validation of supply chain execution, including material flow, shortages, open issues, and readiness to meet production demand.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introduction, pilot builds, process validation, and ramp‑up activities.
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly methods, and process robustness.
• Monitor process capability, yield, cycle time, scrap, and other operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a dotted‑line working relationship with Category Managers to align supplier performance, sourcing priorities, capacity readiness, and escalation actions.
• Track supplier internal KPIs such as production throughput, quality performance, first‑pass yield, and output stability to identify trends and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing data analysis tools

Job description

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Houston, TX preferred (Hybrid in office with Field-Based travel)

Travel: requires approximately 50% travel to manufacturing sites, domestic and international

Reports To: VP of Quality

About: On.Energy is a fully integrated energy storage developer, technology company, and asset owner delivering advanced, utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that support the renewable energy transition.

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, improving and tracking manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role works closely with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams to optimize workflows, troubleshoot process issues, support new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production flow, line performance, labor utilization, and equipment layout to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor supplier plan‑versus‑actual production output and identify gaps that may impact delivery, capacity, or schedule commitments.
• Assess procurement and material readiness to support mass production start, including part availability, supplier ramp plans, and supply continuity risks.
• Perform day‑to‑day validation of supply chain execution, including material flow, shortages, open issues, and readiness to meet production demand.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introduction, pilot builds, process validation, and ramp‑up activities.
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly methods, and process robustness.
• Monitor process capability, yield, cycle time, scrap, and other operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a dotted‑line working relationship with Category Managers to align supplier performance, sourcing priorities, capacity readiness, and escalation actions.
• Track supplier internal KPIs such as production throughput, quality performance, first‑pass yield, and output stability to identify trends and drive corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or process engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, process control, tooling, and production systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Knowledge of CAD tools, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification, process validation, or production scale‑up.
• Familiarity with automation, fixtures, ergonomics, and plant layout optimization.
• Industry experience in electro‑mechanical, energy, automotive, electronics, or industrial manufacturing environments.

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For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission‑driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.