Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Harmon; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

EAP

Wellness program

Training and career progression

Job summary

Harmon, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements that boost productivity, quality and cost performance.

You will own improvement projects from identification through sustainment, working on the shop floor to resolve bottlenecks and implement practical, measurable changes. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a manufacturing-related field and hands-on experience with process improvement, fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement and problem solving in manufacturing.
• Experience with fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly or tooling is preferred.
• Strong analytical, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Work directly on the manufacturing floor to solve recurring problems and improve flow.
• Use data and structured problem solving to deliver measurable results.
• Lead manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives from opportunity to validation.
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance repeatability.

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC

Machining

Welding

Fixtures

Job description

Harmon, Inc.

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands‑on role responsible for improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, cost, and overall operational performance. This role independently owns improvement initiatives, technical problem solving, process optimization, and project execution while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and shop‑floor employees to deliver sustainable, measurable results.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Identify and execute manufacturing improvements that increase productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance.

• Own improvement projects from problem identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment.
• Work directly on the manufacturing floor to solve recurring problems, remove bottlenecks, and improve process flow.
• Use data and structured problem solving to convert improvement opportunities into measurable operational and financial results.

EXPERIENCE

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Manufacturing experience with hands‑on process improvement and problem solving.
• Fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly, tooling, or fixtures experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the outcome

Take responsibility for assigned improvements from initial problem definition through implementation and sustained results. Maintain strong follow‑through and accountability for commitments, actions, and project deliverables.

Act with urgency

Move from analysis to action. Test practical solutions, remove barriers, and maintain momentum while balancing safety, quality, cost, and operational needs.

Communicate and collaborate

Work effectively with operators, supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and leadership. Communicate technical issues clearly, listen to the people doing the work, and build alignment around solutions.

Work from the floor

Spend time where the work occurs to understand the current condition, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that can be implemented and sustained by the operation.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and implement improvements that increase safety, quality, productivity, throughput, capacity, and cost performance. Identify waste, constraints, variation, and recurring operational issues.

Project Ownership

Lead manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment. Establish clear objectives, actions, milestones, expected impact, and completion dates.

Technical Problem Solving

Lead structured root‑cause investigations for manufacturing issues involving equipment, tooling, quality, productivity, labor, or process performance. Develop countermeasures, verify effectiveness, and prevent recurrence.

Fabrication and CNC Optimization

Improve fabrication, machining, CNC, assembly, and related manufacturing processes through setup reduction, cycle‑time improvement, tooling optimization, process refinement, and improved methods.

Tooling, Fixtures and Equipment

Develop, modify, and improve tooling, fixtures, equipment, layouts, and manufacturing methods to improve repeatability, ergonomics, flow, quality, and operational performance.

Labor, Flow and Capacity

Analyze labor, production, downtime, throughput, scrap, quality, and capacity data to identify constraints and improvement opportunities. Improve labor utilization, material flow, machine utilization, and available capacity.

Standard Work and Sustainment

Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, process documentation, and visual controls. Partner with Operations to ensure improvements are practical, consistently followed, and sustained over time.

Cost and Performance Impact

Develop business cases, quantify expected impact, track project performance, and validate measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cost, throughput, equipment utilization, scrap, rework, and process stability.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.