Manufacturing Engineer

ON.energy•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

ON.energy is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, improve, and track manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role works closely with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams to optimize workflows, troubleshoot process issues, support new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The position is based preferably in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid office and field-based arrangement. It requires approximately 50% travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites and reports to the VP of Quality. ON.energy describes itself as a fully integrated energy storage developer, technology company, and asset owner delivering utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Its work supports the renewable energy transition and grid-safe data centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing, production, or process engineering environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, process control, tooling, and production systems.
Experience with root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methods.
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
Knowledge of CAD tools, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
Experience supporting equipment qualification, process validation, or production scale-up.
Familiarity with automation, fixtures, ergonomics, and plant layout optimization.
Industry experience in electro-mechanical, energy, automotive, electronics, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Analyze production flow, line performance, labor utilization, and equipment layout to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Monitor supplier plan-versus-actual production output and identify gaps that may affect delivery, capacity, or schedule commitments.
Assess procurement and material readiness for mass production, including part availability, supplier ramp plans, and supply continuity risks.
Validate supply chain execution, including material flow, shortages, open issues, and readiness to meet production demand.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support new product introduction, pilot builds, process validation, and ramp-up activities.
Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly methods, and process robustness.
Monitor process capability, yield, cycle time, scrap, and other operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Work with Category Managers to align supplier performance, sourcing priorities, capacity readiness, and escalation actions.
Track supplier KPIs, including production throughput, quality performance, first-pass yield, and output stability, to identify trends and drive corrective actions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for US-based roles.
401(k) with company match for US-based roles.
Paid time off and company holidays for US-based roles.
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus eligibility for Mexico-based roles.
Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days for Mexico-based roles.
Major medical expenses and life insurance for Mexico-based roles.
Paid time off and holidays per local policy for Mexico-based roles.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy. Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.