Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Enerflex Ltd
  • Houston, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Department: Manufacturing Engineering

    Referral Bonus: $500.00 USD

    Summary

    The Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly serves as a key driver of manufacturing excellence by leading engineering-based improvements throughout the assembly process while supporting workforce development and operational efficiency. This role requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual capable of independently managing projects from concept through implementation while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

    The Manufacturing Engineer will spend significant time in the assembly environment developing deep product knowledge, understanding manufacturing challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, throughput, and labor efficiency. Through close collaboration with engineering, operations, planning, quality, and technical subject matter experts, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop practical manufacturing solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

    This position is responsible for facilitating meetings, developing and executing project plans, establishing labor standards, improving manufacturing methods, reducing cycle times, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders, build productive relationships, and effectively drive change across all stages of the product lifecycle from sales through shipping.

    Principle Responsibilities and Duties

    Assigned Control

    • Manufacturing engineering deliverables supporting assembly operations.
    • Development and integration of trade-specific daily plans into Assembly Build Sequence (ABS) templates.
    • Review and validation of manufacturing engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, buildability, and efficient execution.
    • Development of methods to collect and analyze shop-floor feedback, process metrics, and labor performance data.
    • Review of completed projects to improve labor standards, estimating accuracy, and duration planning.
    • Creation of process flows, work instructions, and standard work to support operational excellence.
    • Lead manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.
    • Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to develop product knowledge, validate processes, and identify improvement opportunities.

    Accountable For

    • Accuracy, completeness, and timely release of Assembly Build Sequence (ABS) plans.
    • Planning, preparation, and leadership of manufacturing and assembly kickoff meetings.
    • Facilitation of cross-functional meetings and execution of action plans supporting project objectives.
    • Preparation and communication of assembly progress, performance, and improvement metrics.
    • Development and implementation of manufacturing engineering standards and best practices.
    • Successful execution of manufacturing projects from initiation through implementation and validation.

    Influence

    • Manufacturing design standards, buildability, and product quality.
    • Continuous improvement of assembly processes, manufacturing capabilities, and employee training.
    • Assembly manufacturing documentation and improvement.
    • Assembly best practices, process standardization, and operational efficiency.
    • Identification and execution of sustainable improvements that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
    • Labor standards, workforce planning, and productivity improvement initiatives.
    • Project forecasting, resource planning, and schedule performance.
    • Cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Quality.
    • Product lifecycle improvements from sales through shipping.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering program
    • Must have 3-5 years' experience with manufacturing process flow and design.
    • Must have experience with Continuous Improvement and Problem-Solving methodologies.
    • Must have 2+ years' experience with design of build processes and supporting systems.
    • Must be computer literate in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, 2D/3D Modeling, CADWorx, ISO diagrams.
    • Should have basic understanding ISO 9000 series quality management systems.
    • Working knowledge of various industry codes and local regulations, ANSI, ASTM, AWS, NACE, API, ASIC, SSPC, etc.
    • Highly developed personal communication skills: ability to communicate and motivate effectively.

    Physical Requirements

    Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity.

    About Us:

    Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

    Enerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

    We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

    What Enerflex Offers You:

    Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

    • Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
    • 401(k) employer matching
    • Generous paid time off program
    • Employee equity plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Fun office environment

    Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

    Disclaimer

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit)unmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Device Driversunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • ISO 9000unmatched
    • Improvement Metricsunmatched
    • Intergraph CADWorxunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Manufacturing Designunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Capabilityunmatched
    • Process Flowunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Manufacturingunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Lifecycleunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Refrigerationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sales Cycleunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Workforce Planningunmatched

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