Manufacturing Engineer (Skidding Business)

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Waco, TX (On-site)

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Plant Director

Summary/Objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Engineer leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and tooling for skid assembly, ensuring designs are robust, scalable, and cost-effective. Partners with operations, quality, and engineering teams to drive safety compliance, optimize resource utilization, and deliver products that meet rigorous performance and customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Specifies, designs, and selects equipment, tools, and fixtures to support skid assembly processes while ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Designs and optimizes manufacturing cells and workstations to maximize efficiency, ergonomics, and workflow.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and assembly documentation for skid products.
• Supports new product introductions by designing and validating manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Leads trials, pilot builds, and first-article validations for new equipment, processes, or product designs.
• Partners with Quality Engineers to resolve quality issues in real time and incorporate error-proofing (poka-yoke) and inspection methods into the manufacturing process.
• Evaluates equipment performance and drive preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to reduce waste, cycle times, and cost, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Provides technical support to production teams by troubleshooting process or equipment issues in real time.
• Collaborates with Industrial Engineering on plant layout to ensure alignment of material flow and cell design.
• Collaborates with Product and Desing Engineering to resolve product issues in real time.
• Coordinates with SCM to ensure manufacturability of purchased components and proper integration into skid assemblies.
• Trains production personnel on new tools, equipment, and processes, ensuring safe and efficient adoption.
  
  

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Self-Motivated.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Time Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Decision Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Customer-Driven.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel

Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5 years of manufacturing experience
  
  

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match
  
  

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.