Manufacturing Engineer 1st Shift in South Houston, Texas at New Tech Global Staffing

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer 1st Shift

Job Category: Engineering

Location South Houston, Texas

Description:

New Tech Global Staffing is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a client located in South Houston, TX to join our team. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week from 8am to 5pm

Summary

Responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through engineering support, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role ensures efficient production operations, cost-effective solutions, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement and purchasing teams to optimize material flow and inventory management.
• Utilize SolidWorks and GibbsCAM to design product builds, machining fixtures, and job travelers.
• Conduct cost analysis studies and support budget preparation for manufacturing projects.
• Lead feasibility studies and ROI analysis for new technologies and systems.
• Design and oversee manufacturing of in-house machining fixtures including CNC/VTL setups, drills, saws, and specialized equipment.
• Develop in-process check fixtures and provide detailed work instructions and tooling reviews.
• Assess operational risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Support business continuity strategies and emergency preparedness.
• Implement labor standards through time studies and labor tracking systems.
• Analyze process constraints and conduct cycle time analyses for improvement.
• Research and propose efficiency enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and implement improved procedures and new equipment installations.
• Review changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, and routing.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, and Planning to resolve issues and align goals.
• Coordinate with QA on documentation and support ISO and internal audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing processes and equipment specifications.
• Train team members on new or improved manufacturing procedures.
• Support capital projects and production planning aligned with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and improve safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety.
• Support new product and process development to optimize workflows and manufacturability.
• Apply statistical analysis tools for troubleshooting and process capability studies.
• Provide technical support to production teams to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
• Support QA in developing manufacturing methods and quality standards.
• Lead by example in safety compliance and promote safe work practices.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for major manufacturing initiatives.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and challenges to senior management.
• Execute additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Required: SolidWorks, GibbsCAM
• Recommended: Epicor ERP system, BOMs and MOMs for MRP
• Proficiency in engineering principles including structural mechanics, hydraulics, heat transfer, electricity, ergonomics, and data management.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machines and manufacturing shop machinery.
• Experience designing tube plugs and flow control products preferred.
• Experience with DOE, A3, 8D problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean tools: pull flow, one-piece flow, kaizen, takt time, load leveling, kanban, setup reduction, value stream mapping, visual factory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.