Manufacturing Engineer

Primary

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Process Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Houston, TX — Onsite

Contract Details:
Position Type:
Contract, Contract Duration: 6 months, Start:
As Soon As Possible,

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; some Saturdays required

The Manufacturing Engineer partners closely with plant operations to improve and maximize productivity across Assembly and Machining departments. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role supports continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and new product launches, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The Manufacturing Engineer proposes, coordinates, and implements projects focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and new product development. This role owns site cost‑out improvement processes, identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing productivity, and trains project owners on lean and statistical tools. Responsibilities include evaluating manufacturing solutions, performing methods studies, solving production issues, and supporting processes related to sheet metal fabrication (stamping, bending, welding, powder coating), machining, and electrical assembly.

The engineer partners with design teams to ensure manufacturability, recommends new equipment and technologies, prepares capital appropriations, and develops operational procedures, routings, and production standards. This role also leads lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma), partners with EHS to ensure machine guarding and electrical safety compliance, champions designated MESH categories, owns capital appropriation requests, and administers the Management of Change process for product and process launches.

• Manufacturing engineering and operations support
• Continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S)
• Process analysis and cost reduction
• Cross‑functional collaboration

• CNC and manual machining experience
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes
• Capital project planning and equipment selection

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Facilitation and coaching abilities
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex processes and drive results

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience supporting operations/production
• Minimum 3 years of Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Hands‑on experience in assembly, machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or maintenance environments

• Results‑oriented with strong execution skills
• Ability to identify synergy and integration opportunities
• Comfortable leading and working cross‑functionally

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

An intelligent power management company focused on sustainability and improving quality of life. The organization delivers efficient and reliable power solutions while driving innovation and making a positive global impact.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company based in Alaska. GTT values diverse and inclusive workplaces and partners with Fortune 500 and enterprise clients across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada.