Kelly® Engineering is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer for a direct-hire position with a leading manufacturer of composites and engineered components in Houston, TX ! If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview

This client specializes in composites, elastomers, and metalwork, often combining these materials to create custom solutions for their clients. Their team of professionals offer expertise on composite design, materials, and manufacturing plans, as well as providing technical and testing resources for new product development.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting our Manufacturing organization's goal of consistently producing high-quality products. You will address production challenges, optimize manufacturing methods, and drive cost improvement programs to ensure operational efficiency and excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work towards short-term and long-term business goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Manage and support multiple projects simultaneously across various departments.

• Provide technical leadership on assigned projects and tasks.

• Demonstrate leadership within cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and programs to enhance efficiencies, uptime, and safety.

• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments effectively.

• Communicate customer expectations and company objectives clearly to all stakeholders.

• Foster trusting business relationships and promote teamwork within and between departments.

• Assist in driving departmental metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing tools and processes.

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities proactively.

• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement objectives and Lean initiatives, both as a leader and contributor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.

• 5-7 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent.

• Experience with tooling and/or mold designs.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

• Occasionally move heavy parts (<50 pounds) using appropriate handling devices.

• Support up to 25% travel, primarily to the DFW area.

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.