Manufacturing Engineer

JOB-10046856

Anticipated Start Date

June 24, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client designs and manufactures advanced protection relays and disturbance fault recorders for the global electric power industry. It brings decades of expertise in power system protection, monitoring, and control. It is recognized for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that ensure power system stability and efficiency.  Our client operates globally with strong technical and customer support, and its subsidiary drives continued growth and product development.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for working with the local and remote teams to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, production planning, quality assurance, process optimization, vendor/materials coordination, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in electronic manufacturing and power system products, and the ability to drive efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

Job Description

• Maintain, develop, and implement manufacturing and operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and business objectives at our Houston facility.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure availability of materials, components, and production resources required to meet manufacturing targets, while maintaining a minimal inventory footprint.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, supply chain, and quality teams to support new product introduction and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, waste reduction, and operational excellence, including optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and manufacturing resources to maintain competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Provide administrative and operational support with respect to local and multi-facility interactions, local regulatory and health & safety concerns, and corporate ISO initiatives, ISO management systems, including all training and auditing as required.
• Maintain manufacturing systems, documentation, operational records, and equipment and fixture, including preventative maintenance and calibration.

Skills Required

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, and/or quality environment, including management or supervisory responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of production operations, quality systems, PCB manufacturing, and inspection processes & product development lifecycle
• Experience working with design engineering teams, EMS providers, vendors, and manufacturing partners, supporting automated test systems, circuit board inspection, in-circuit and offline programming, and various manufacturing metrics and KPIs
• Direct experience in NI LabVIEW & TestStand and/or IPC-A-610 inspection standards is an asset
• A strong grasp of administrative operations, including facility, infrastructure, regulatory, and quality aspects of the organization
• Experience in the power systems or protection relay industry preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems required
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and inventory/production management tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Additional Requirements

• Work Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Rate/Salary

• $85K - $90K annually. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors