Manufacturing Engineer at Gallagher Fluid Seals – Conroe, Texas

Overall Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing and improving the company's manufacturing processes and ensuring the highest levels of product quality, efficiency, and safety. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, design, and quality assurance, to implement solutions that enhance productivity and contribute to the company's overall success.

Description of Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Engineering

• Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Develop and implement innovative manufacturing methods, tools, and systems to enhance production output and reduce waste.
• Provide technical guidance, training, set-up support, tool adjustment, trouble shooting, etc., in support of all machining and fabrication operations.
• Provides clear programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements and material clamping methods.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications.
• Design and implement production layouts, workflows, and assembly lines that optimize space utilization and minimize production bottlenecks.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to establish and maintain quality control procedures and standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical support to production teams, assisting with the resolution of technical challenges and process optimization.
• Implement and oversee the use of performance metrics to track production efficiency, yield, and other relevant KPIs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to select and evaluate materials, components, and equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product development and introduction, ensuring that manufacturing considerations are taken into account from the early stages.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in manufacturing engineering.

Design Engineering

• Design polymer parts and components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to translate requirements into manufacturable designs
• Perform design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) reviews
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in polymers, plastics, or related industries
• Strong CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with CNC machining or injection molding processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning
• Six Sigma or Lean certification (nice to have, not required)
• Experience with machining, molding, or fabrication processes for polymers
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and design challenges
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience in the fluid sealing industry or related industries is advantageous.
• Practical problem-solving mindset (not just theory, someone who rolls up their sleeves)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Ability to balance design creativity with real-world manufacturability
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to use hands and fingers to pick, feel, and/or inspect material. The employee will also reach with arms and hands as needed.