Manufacturing EngineerPosition Overview:This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineering professional to play a pivotal, hands-on role in overseeing, guiding, and scaling local manufacturing operations at a newly expanded facility in Houston, Texas.
This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who thrives on end-to-end operational execution-from production planning and quality assurance to process optimization and vendor coordination. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with local and remote teams to drive operational excellence, ensure top-tier product reliability, and support the strategic growth of a rapidly expanding facility.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, production planning, and quality assurance workflows at the Houston facility.
- Maintain, develop, and implement manufacturing and operational strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- Ensure on-time product delivery while upholding rigorous safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Optimize materials, components, and production resource availability while managing a minimal inventory footprint.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
- Maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, operational records, and equipment calibration and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering, R&D, supply chain, and quality teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and process improvements.
- Support multi-facility corporate initiatives, local health and safety protocols, and ISO management systems, including required training and auditing.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing, production, or quality operations environment, including formal management or supervisory responsibilities.
- Mandatory industry experience within the Power, Energy, or EMS sectors.
- Strong expertise in production operations, quality systems, PCB manufacturing, and circuit board inspection processes.
- Direct experience working with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Proven track record collaborating with design engineering teams, EMS providers, vendors, and manufacturing partners while monitoring KPIs.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP) and standard inventory or production management tools.
- Exposure to automated test systems, in-circuit programming, NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or IPC-A-610 inspection standards is considered a strong asset.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Houston, Texas, 5 days per week.
- Willingness to relocate to Houston at your own expense, if applicable.
- Availability to onboard and start working by the first week of August.
Rewards:- Competitive base salary of USD $85,000 - $90,000 per annum, strictly matched to experience.
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package valued at approximately USD $12,000.
- 401(k) program featuring a 3% company contribution.
- Opportunity to work with advanced technologies and drive the operational blueprint for an expanding global footprint.
- A collaborative, innovation-driven environment offering visibility across international industrial and utility markets.
To Apply:If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume (in Word format) directly to
Mario Tomberli, Director of Recruitment"Manufacturing Engineer" in the subject line of your email. To view other opportunities currently available, please visit: https://lambertnemec.com/career-opportunities/index.html#/jobs
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those individuals who best meet our client's specifications will be contacted. All other resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.
