Manufacturing Engineer – Process Optimization

 

Location: Houston, Texas (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Client: Confidential (Represented by TriTalentSolutions)

Job Overview

TriTalentSolutions is representing a confidential industrial organization seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process optimization, production efficiency, and operational scalability within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in hands-on settings and have experience improving production workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The selected candidate will play a key role in bridging engineering design with manufacturing execution while collaborating closely with production, quality, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and output

  • Support production line improvements and process standardization initiatives

  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve manufacturing challenges

  • Develop and maintain process documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures

  • Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective engineering solutions

  • Support new product introduction (NPI) from an engineering and process perspective

  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement strategies

  • Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and operational standards

  • Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders on process enhancements

  • Support cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering environments

  • Strong understanding of production workflows and process optimization

  • Experience working in fast-paced industrial or manufacturing settings

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or industrial production environments

  • Exposure to automation, production scaling, or operational engineering

  • Familiarity with quality systems and compliance standards

  • Experience supporting process validation and production launches

Technical Skills & Tools (Editable)

  • Process improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies)

  • Manufacturing execution systems (MES)

  • ERP and production planning systems

  • Engineering documentation and process mapping tools

Work Environment

This role is primarily on-site within a collaborative manufacturing environment that emphasizes operational excellence, process discipline, and engineering-driven production support.

Why This Opportunity

This position offers strong exposure to real-world manufacturing operations, process ownership, and cross-functional engineering collaboration in a technically driven organization focused on continuous improvement and scalable growth.

About TriTalentSolutions

TriTalentSolutions is an engineering-led talent solutions firm specializing in Engineering, Clinical Research, and IT roles. Our industry experience allows us to align technical professionals with roles that require real operational expertise rather than generic qualifications.

Confidentiality Notice

This is a confidential search. Client details will be shared during the screening process with qualified candidates.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for confidential review and potential alignment with current and upcoming manufacturing engineering opportunities.