Manufacturing Engineer

Victaulic•Justin, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for its Engineering team in Justin, Texas. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role applies engineering concepts and lean principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and maintain safety and quality standards. The engineer works with engineering, operations, planning, maintenance, and facility teams to improve and standardize manufacturing processes, and maintains a strong presence on the production floor. The role addresses complex manufacturing problems using independent judgment, supports new equipment installation and commissioning, and helps shape day-to-day facility operations. It also includes technical support for product and project needs, maintenance team direction, documentation, training, troubleshooting, and the implementation and upkeep of the facility’s Lean program. The position is full-time, salaried exempt, and on-site. Intermittent travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or other solid modeling software.
Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and analytical approach.
Ability to learn quickly, self-motivate, and accomplish tasks promptly with minimal supervision.
Willingness to accept assignments of all types, including intermittent travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with machinery, mechanical equipment, construction materials, construction methods, and construction equipment.
General knowledge of steel fabrication processes, such as welding, CNC milling, and facing.
Familiarity with basic engineering principles and strong mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering concepts and lean principles to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and uphold safety and quality standards.
Work with engineering, operations, and planning teams to support process improvements and standardization across manufacturing sites.
Develop solutions to complex and unique problems requiring independent judgment, including modifying procedure standards related to plant layout, design, and construction.
Provide technical support during new equipment installation, commissioning, and testing.
Coordinate with the Facility Manager and teams to maintain work process system quality and assist with documenting standard work and training.
Assist with first-pass troubleshooting and minor repairs, and establish preventive maintenance programs for industrial machinery and equipment.
Analyze root causes of manufacturing issues and drive them to resolution.
Provide technical product assistance as needed, including supporting project coordination, engineered products, and sales with product-specific engineering submittal drawings and manufacturing procedures.
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and engage in daily manufacturing operations.
Provide daily technical direction and prioritization to the maintenance team in alignment with production goals and operational efficiency.
Ensure the facility's Lean program is implemented and maintained.
Ensure documentation and data entry align with quality and standard work.
Follow company safety rules, regulations, and policies, and attend assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training.