Manufacturing Engineer

Western Partitions, Inc. • Denton, TX

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About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI), an interior and exterior contracting firm specializing in drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, industrialized construction, and offsite modular construction components, is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. The role independently designs tooling and fixtures and leads process improvements across welding, powder coating, assembly and integration, and shipping preparation. It designs, optimizes, and sustains manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, and efficiency, tracks equipment and process KPIs, develops processes for product launches, and supports capital expenditure projects from scope through execution. This is a low-supervision position with responsibility for running projects end-to-end and making decisions on the production floor.

The successful candidate has at least three years of direct experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, hands-on fabrication experience, and an interest in continuous improvement. WPI describes its approach as service-oriented and emphasizes integrity, safety, efficiency, employee pride, communication, trust, and respect. The company provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities and is a background-screening, drug-free workplace.

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 with CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor or Revit.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and 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.

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 meet contract specifications and tolerances.
• Analyze and improve workflows across fabrication, powder coating, assembly, and mechanical/electrical system integration.
• Design process flows to support new product launches and production-line startups.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Lead root cause analyses (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 such as first-pass yield, cycle time, and scrap rate.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AWS D1.1.
• Support plant automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage assigned projects, including capital expenditure projects, to meet schedules, budgets, and required guidelines.
• Provide production teams with technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
• Optimize consumables workflows and workstation layouts to meet 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 a 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