Clayton Services is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a thriving company in South Houston. The Engineer will be responsible for continuously improving manufacturing processes.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $85,000/year

Benefits: Full benefits are available, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Set continuous improvement goals and execute action plans.
• Provide daily support for manufacturing processes, quality, equipment functionality, uptime, and KPI management.
• Apply lean manufacturing skills to reduce costs, enhance quality, and improve workflows.
• Train production, technician, and support staff on processes.
• Support DOE, 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, and DFP analyses and Kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with NPD and Design Engineering to revise and sustain product designs, providing mechanical engineering expertise.
• Develop and manage project schedules for product launches and design modifications.
• Assist in redesigning internal components to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop engineering solutions through problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for product modifications and improvements.
• Support new product pilot runs and mass production preparations.
• Partner with Design Engineering to produce rapid prototypes using machining, welding, and sewing.
• Create preventive maintenance plans to maintain equipment without compromising quality or capability.
• Build R&D test samples to validate new designs and concepts.
• Fabricate test fixtures and equipment for R&D and Compliance projects.
• Develop manufacturing jigs and fixtures for new and existing products.
• Support VA/VE projects with manufacturing and prototyping expertise.
• Adhere to company processes and ISO procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Up to 10% of domestic/international travel is required.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practices.
• Expertise in at least two areas: Fall Protection Equipment (Hard and Soft Goods), assembly processes, or manufacturing engineering support.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts: Kaizen, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology, line balancing, and time studies.
• Proficient in core manufacturing documentation: PFMEAs, PCPs, PFDs, DFA/DFM, high-volume manufacturing, and engineering change processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for teamwork.
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Basic statistics knowledge

Manufacturing Engineer Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering is required
• A minimum of two years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role is required
• Experience working in the safety products industry is a plus
• Six Sigma Certification is a plus

Manufacturing Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today!