Manufacturing Engineer
Cooper Machinery Services LLC
Houston, TX 77041
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures for machining operations.
- Analyze and improve manufacturing workflows to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Support CNC machining operations by assisting with process development, tooling selection, fixture design, and routing optimization.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support new product introduction by ensuring manufacturability, developing routings, estimating cycle times, and validating processes.
- Evaluate and recommend capital equipment, tooling, and technology improvements to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Work with quality teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, investigate non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
- Support cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, waste elimination, and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and actively support a safe working environment.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate routings, bills of material, and process documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
- Will consider recent graduates with machine shop intern experience.
- Experience supporting CNC machining operations, including mills, and lathes.
- Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing best practices
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in heavy equipment, oil & gas, or industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience with process validation and capital equipment implementation
- Six Sigma or Lean certification is a plus
Competencies
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.
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