JOB-10047832

Anticipated Start Date

November, 2, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client has been in business for 50+ years. A recycling industry leader in manufacturing industrial rubber mats. With over 500 employees in North America, our Client is seeking team players who can exemplify our core values of "RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT", "RESULTS FOCUSED". If this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Corporate Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities through equipment improvements, process optimization, problem resolution, and capital projects. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and process knowledge and involves working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, product quality, throughput, safety, and overall manufacturing performance.

Job Description

• Identify, troubleshoot, and permanently resolve chronic equipment and process issues
• Design and implement improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and systems
• Evaluate and optimize process heating and cooling systems, including steam and water systems
• Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems, including pneumatic conveying, blowers, and feeding equipment
• Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve process consistency, cycle time, quality, and throughput
• Lead structured root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Lead capital projects from concept and justification through design, installation, and commissioning
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures
• Support improvements involving PLCs, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation
• Develop or review equipment drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Ensure equipment modifications and new installations meet applicable engineering and safety requirements
• Identify opportunities to standardize successful improvements across manufacturing locations

Skills Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred
• Strong hands-on industrial equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
• Demonstrated experience with industrial heating and cooling systems, including repair, optimization, and design
• Experience with bulk material handling and/or pneumatic conveying systems
• Proven experience with equipment modifications and capital projects, including budget management and business case preparation
• Working knowledge of PLCs, controls, and industrial automation preferred
• CAD experience such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar preferred
• Strong root-cause analysis and project-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and plant leadership
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel occasionally between company manufacturing facilities

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Additional Requirements

• Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Work Arrangement: 100% on-site. No remote or hybrid schedule available

Pay Rate/Salary

• $90,000.00–$130,000.00 per annum. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors