Manufacturing Engineer

Western Partitions • Denton, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a leading interior and exterior contracting firm specializing in drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, industrialized construction, and offsite modular construction components. Since 1972, WPI has built a reputation for award-winning construction, prioritizing integrity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant repeat business. The company is known for its service-oriented, fast-track approach and attention to detail. This role is for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing tooling and fixtures, and driving process improvements across welding, powder coating, assembly, integration, and shipping prep operations. The engineer will design, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, track KPIs, drive new process design for product launches, and support capital expenditure projects. This is a low-supervision role requiring end-to-end project ownership and problem-solving skills. Candidates need a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, hands-on fabrication experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering, specifically in building and optimizing production lines.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated track record designing tooling and fixtures and implementing manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Revit).
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and experience with statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and CNC machinery.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and data analytics.
• Experience in modular construction.
• Experience in a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment for steel operations to comply with contract specs and tolerances.
• Analyze and improve workflow processes in fabrication processes, powder coating, assembly, and Mechanical/Electrical System integration.
• Design new process flow to support new product launch and production line start up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation: SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA/8D) and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to support new product introductions.
• Review technical drawings for conformance with design intent and fabrication standards.
• Plan and develop Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Monitor and report on process KPIs such as first pass yield, cycle time, and scrap rate.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS D1.1).
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within the plant.
• Manage assigned projects, both small and capital expenditures to complete on schedule, within budget and meeting all required guidelines.
• Provide technical support to production for complex mechanical, electrical and controls issues.
• Optimize consumables workflows and workstation layouts to hit production deliverables and goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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