Manufacturing Process Engineer

Nexus Brands Group Inc • Fairfield, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER WILL BE A KEY ON-SITE LEADER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND IMPROVING DAILY PRODUCTION OPERATIONS (INCLUDING OVERSIGHT OF MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE), OPTIMIZING EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE, PLANNING FOR CAPACITY EXPANSION, AND DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. THIS ROLE WILL BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND SHORT-TERM PRODUCTION EXECUTION, ENSURING WE DELIVER ON BOTH CURRENT OUTPUT AND FUTURE GROWTH.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in process, planning, or production engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and resourceful problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with liquid or batch manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant equipment, identifying and resolving downtime issues.
• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability and efficiency, including preventative maintenance programs.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments in equipment and infrastructure to support capacity growth.
• Facility and equipment maintenance, capex projects, and take ownership of the WCL model.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality risks in the manufacturing process.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.
• Lead plant-based projects related to capacity expansion, automation, or new product introduction.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets for capital improvement initiatives.
• Lead the wash water reduction and recycling initiative to mitigate associated risks.
• Occasional travel to other production sites for benchmarking, collaboration, or support (~10–15%).

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Open-door policy
• Health and welfare benefits
• Pet discount program
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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