Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role We are a high-mix, low-volume machine shop seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support a wide variety of complex and custom projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, mechanical tinkering, working closely with customers, and taking ownership from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate customer solutions by reverse engineering worn or broken parts, and engineering novel mechanical parts
• Interface with customers to understand needs
• Create accurate GDandT drawings for machinists to make parts from
• Prepare job cost estimates for management review, including material, labor, and process considerations
• Assist in purchasing materials and coordinating outside services required to make parts
• Learn and document internal manufacturing methods, and assist in developing training programs
• Advise on efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot machinery, production issues, and manufacturing challenges

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with GDandT technical drawings
• Basic understanding of machining processes and manufacturing methods

Preferred Traits

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Comfort flexing from hands-on shop floor work to desk-based design, drafting and documentation
• Takes initiative and follows through without close supervision
• Humility and a willingness to learn
• Genuine curiosity in understanding customer equipment and needs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Work Environment

• On-site role in Mt. Pleasant, TX
• Collaborative and lean organization where ownership and autonomy are required
• Active manufacturing facility requiring regular interaction with machines and production teams

Why Join Us

• Work on diverse, custom projects in a variety of applicationslittle repetitive production work
• Direct impact on customer solutions
• Collaborative, practical environment where ideas are valued and implemented