Manufacturing Engineer II

Gemini, Inc. • Taylor, TX

5d • $90,000 - $113,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gemini is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to join the team onsite at our location in Taylor, TX! Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.

Requirements

• Commercial Awareness – consistently maintain a broad perspective when evaluating each step of the manufacturing process to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ability to analyze and enhance manufacturing processes by leveraging production data such as scrap, cycle time, downtime, and yield.
• Proficient in developing, maintaining, and adhering to standard work procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support operational consistency.
• Solid working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and root cause analysis techniques to drive process optimization.
• Ability to actively support capital equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and implementation of process changes.
• Skilled at troubleshooting process, quality, and equipment-related challenges on the shop floor, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Ability to operate within quality management systems and effectively contribute to corrective actions and audit processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including providing off-shift support as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required
• 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes
• Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics
• Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation
• Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities
• Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Comfortable working extended hours or off-shifts as needed to support production and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation.
• Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues.
• Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs.
• Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.
• Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.
• Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives.
• Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements and knowledge transfer.
• Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with internal quality systems and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Take initiative in assisting with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance.
• Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk mitigation strategies into process design and improvement efforts, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
• Actively support internal audits and documentation reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the shop floor to consistently achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• Low-cost Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level