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

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Manufacturing Engineer