Manufacturing Engineer - Houston, TX

Company Description At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer Crane Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Location:

Houston, Texas Company:
Konecranes Position Summary Konecranes is seeking a driven and results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead crane systems.

This position is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, optimizing production flow, developing work instructions, supporting quality initiatives, and driving operational efficiency across fabrication and assembly operations. The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical link between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer and engineering requirements.

Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work directly with production personnel to develop practical solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Development Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for fabrication, welding, assembly, wiring, testing, and material handling operations.

Create and improve manufacturing work instructions, routing sheets, process documentation, and standard work.

Define labor standards and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and consistency.

Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure seamless transition into production.

Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and tooling opportunities.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Production Support Provide daily support to fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly teams.

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues affecting quality, productivity, or schedule performance.

Analyze production constraints and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks.

Support Foremen and Superintendents in achieving production goals.

Participate in production planning activities and capacity assessments.

Assist with resolution of technical issues related to drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing methods.

Welding & Fabrication Support Support fabrication operations involving structural steel crane components, girders, trolley frames, end trucks, and machinery structures.

Develop and improve fabrication workflows and fixture concepts.

Support compliance with AWS D14.1 welding requirements and company quality standards.

Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to reduce weld defects, rework, and fabrication nonconformances.

Assist with root-cause analysis of welding and fabrication quality issues.

Assembly & Controls Support Support mechanical assembly and electrical integration processes for custom crane systems.

Develop assembly methods that improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity.

Assist production personnel in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.

Support commissioning and factory testing activities as needed.

Work with Controls Engineering and Production teams to improve installation and testing processes for PLCs, VFDs, operator controls, and automation systems.

Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify efficiency opportunities.

Analyze key performance indicators including labor productivity, first-pass quality, rework, and throughput.

Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring production issues.

Promote best practices throughout the manufacturing organization.

Quality & Compliance Ensure manufacturing processes support engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company standards.

Support first-pass quality initiatives and reduction of nonconforming product.

Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Assist in developing…