Manufacturing Engineer- Controls and Power Assembly

Job Category: Engineering

• Full-Time
• On-site

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We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to be on your team.

The Manufacturing Engineer – Controls & Power Assembly is responsible for designing, improving, documenting, and sustaining the manufacturing processes used to build AWC’s Controls and Power Assembly products.

Working at the intersection of Engineering and Manufacturing, this role transforms product designs into safe, efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer uses data, direct observation, engineering principles, and Lean methodologies to improve workflow, reduce waste and rework, increase productivity, improve quality, and strengthen manufacturing capability.

This role is highly hands‑on and works directly with production employees and leaders to solve problems and continuously improve how work gets done. This position will be located on site at our Houston Power Center in Deer Park Texas.

How you’ll make an impact:

Manufacturing Process Design

• Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, workflows, workstation layouts, tooling, and production processes for Controls and Power Assembly products. Specifically, Variable Frequency Drive Packages and Low Voltage Motor Control Center Bucket assembly
• Translate engineering designs and requirements into effective manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Define appropriate production sequences, methods, tooling, equipment, and quality checkpoints
• Support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing readiness before products are released to production
• Participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) input
• Identify manufacturing risks early and work cross‑functionally to resolve them

Process Documentation & Standard Work

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard work, process documentation, visual aids, and production methods
• Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current processes and engineering requirements.
• Establish repeatable processes that reduce dependence on tribal knowledge
• Partner with production employees to capture best practices and incorporate them into standardized processes
• Support training and qualification of employees on new or revised manufacturing processes

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, excessive motion, material handling issues, and other productivity constraints
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, workflow studies, and process observations
• Lead or support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standard work, value-stream mapping, visual management, and continuous improvement events
• Develop solutions that improve throughput, labor efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and production flexibility
• Measure results to verify that improvements deliver sustainable operational benefits

Quality & Root Cause Problem‑Solving

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production to investigate manufacturing defects, rework, process failures, and recurring production issues
• Lead or participate in structured root cause analysis and corrective action
• Develop error‑proofing and process controls that prevent defects rather than relying solely on inspection
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support corrective and preventive…