Manufacturing Engineer

Western Partitions•Denton, TX

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About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design tooling and fixtures independently and lead process improvements across welding, powder coating, assembly and integration, and shipping preparation. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities also include tracking equipment and process KPIs, developing processes for new product launches, and supporting capital expenditure projects from scope through execution. This is a low-supervision position in which the engineer is trusted to manage projects end-to-end and make decisions on the production floor. The position requires at least three years of direct, hands-on experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, including experience in fabrication environments, as well as a bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. WPI describes itself as a large interior and exterior contracting firm specializing in drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, industrialized construction, and offsite modular construction components.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
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 meet contract specifications and tolerances.
Analyze and improve workflows, including fabrication, powder coating, assembly, and mechanical/electrical system integration.
Design process flows for new product launches and production line start-ups.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including 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 process KPIs, including first-pass yield, cycle time, and scrap rate.
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, such as ISO 9001 and AWS D1.1.
Support plant automation and digital transformation initiatives.
Manage assigned projects, including small projects and capital expenditures, to meet schedules, budgets, and required guidelines.
Provide technical support to production for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
Optimize consumables workflows and workstation layouts to meet production deliverables and goals.