Powder Coating Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize & Improve

Partners Ltd; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STQ Partners in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Powder Coating to design, implement and optimize powder coating processes, collaborating with production, quality and supply chain to drive continuous improvement.

Experience with powder coating in manufacturing, plus Lean/Six Sigma and CAD tools is required. The role focuses on delivering high quality, cost-effective production and supporting new product introductions in a project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably powder coating.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support new product introductions with process design, prototyping, and validation.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize lines.
• Troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Implement Lean initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies for feasibility and ROI.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven improvement recommendations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

STQ Partners in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Powder Coating to design, implement and optimize powder coating processes, collaborating with production, quality and supply chain to drive continuous improvement.

Experience with powder coating in manufacturing, plus Lean/Six Sigma and CAD tools is required. The role focuses on delivering high quality, cost-effective production and supporting new product introductions in a project-driven environment.