Flex

Manufacturing Engineer

Flex$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree required
  • 3+ years of specific engineering experience
  • Expertise in defining and optimizing manufacturing line layouts
  • Experience in developing manufacturing procedures and shop floor setups
  • Skilled in process characterization and continuous optimization
  • Proficient in interpreting safety rules and engineering documentation
  • Familiarity with data analysis using Excel and Minitab

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, launch, and sustain manufacturing production lines
  • Develop and maintain detailed visual work instructions
  • Identify and implement process improvements for productivity and quality
  • Support manufacturing procedures per customer specifications
  • Organize and update manufacturing work areas and documentation
  • Maximize efficiency in production operations
  • Collaborate on training technicians and operators on new processes

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be based in Austin, TX and will support the team at the Flex Austin site. The ME will design, deploy, launch and sustain manufacturing production lines for industrial equipment, machinery, and power equipment. The ME will work on the production floor as needed to ensure our products are produced safely, at the highest quality, delivered on time, and while maximizing efficiency.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:
  • Design, deploy, launch and sustain manufacturing production lines for industrial equipment, machinery, and power equipment.
  • Will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods / detailed visual work instructions.
  • Will be responsible for identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements to improve productivity, workmanship and overall quality of the product.
  • Will support implementing manufacturing procedures per customer specifications ECN-Engineering Change Notices.
  • Will develop, organize and update manufacturing work areas, material flow, documentation and system setups for new products and features.

Here is some of what you'll need (required):
  • BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree required
  • Must have 3+ years of experience in engineering specific role
  • Ability to define and optimize manufacturing line layouts for productivity and safety.
  • Experience in developing Manufacturing Procedures, Shop floor system setups, and evaluation / purchase of Assembly equipment and tools.
  • Perform process characterization, validation, and continuous optimization.
  • Experience in identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements to improve productivity, workmanship and overall quality of the product
  • Individual must be a quick learner and be effective at working in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to perform job assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, design drawings and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Experience in Excel and Minitab

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
  • Working directly with customers
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing
  • Previous experience overseeing NPI
  • Training Technicians and Operators on new products, processes and equipment.
  • Ability to support on call availability
  • Analyze data and take appropriate action to meet KPI targets
  • Experience with SolidWorks preferred

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 07-13-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-01-2026
Job Category
Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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