Manufacturing Engineer

AWC, Inc.•Deer Park, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer – Controls & Power Assembly is responsible for designing, improving, documenting, and sustaining the manufacturing processes used to build AWC’s Controls and Power Assembly products. Working at the intersection of Engineering and Manufacturing, this role transforms product designs into safe, efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer uses data, direct observation, engineering principles, and Lean methodologies to improve workflow, reduce waste and rework, increase productivity, improve quality, and strengthen manufacturing capability. This role is highly hands-on and works directly with production employees and leaders to solve problems and continuously improve how work gets done. This position will be located on site at our Deer Park Texas facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred
3+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or similar experience preferred
Experience in electrical assembly, control panel manufacturing, switchgear, low voltage motor control center assembly, engineered-to-order manufacturing, industrial equipment, or a related environment is highly desirable
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, standard work, process mapping, time studies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing master data preferred
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with engineers, production employees, frontline leaders, and other cross-functional partners
Hands-on orientation with a willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, workflows, workstation layouts, tooling, and production processes for Controls and Power Assembly products. Specifically, Variable Frequency Drive Packages and Low Voltage Motor Control Center Bucket assembly
Translate engineering designs and requirements into effective manufacturing processes and work instructions
Define appropriate production sequences, methods, tooling, equipment, and quality checkpoints
Support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing readiness before products are released to production
Participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) input
Identify manufacturing risks early and work cross-functionally to resolve them
Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard work, process documentation, visual aids, and production methods
Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current processes and engineering requirements.
Establish repeatable processes that reduce dependence on tribal knowledge
Partner with production employees to capture best practices and incorporate them into standardized processes
Support training and qualification of employees on new or revised manufacturing processes
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, excessive motion, material handling issues, and other productivity constraints
Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, workflow studies, and process observations
Lead or support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standard work, value-stream mapping, visual management, and continuous improvement events
Develop solutions that improve throughput, labor efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and production flexibility
Measure results to verify that improvements deliver sustainable operational benefits
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production to investigate manufacturing defects, rework, process failures, and recurring production issues
Lead or participate in structured root cause analysis and corrective action
Develop error-proofing and process controls that prevent defects rather than relying solely on inspection
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness
Identify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, or capacity
Develop business cases and technical requirements for manufacturing investments
Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and employee training
Work with vendors and internal resources to implement manufacturing technology solutions
Ensure new equipment and processes integrate effectively into existing operations
Provide hands-on technical support to production employees and leaders when manufacturing problems arise
Partner with Engineering to resolve drawing, design, BOM, or configuration issues affecting manufacturability
Work with Supply Chain and Materials teams to address component or material issues affecting production
Support ERP/MRP manufacturing data, including routings, work centers, labor standards, and other manufacturing master data as appropriate
Participate in cross-functional projects related to manufacturing capacity, facility layout, product introduction, and operational improvement
Incorporate safety and ergonomic considerations into manufacturing process and workstation design
Identify opportunities to reduce employee exposure to lifting, repetitive motion, electrical, mechanical, and other manufacturing hazards
Ensure new processes, tooling, and equipment meet applicable safety requirements