Job ID: TM9917001020
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 10/22/2026
Manufacturing Engineer | $90,000 – $130,000 | Direct Hire | Northeast Houston, TX 77049
What Matters Most:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- 5+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and improving manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of industrial heating and cooling systems, bulk material handling, and pneumatic conveying
- Experience leading capital improvement projects, equipment modifications, and root-cause analysis
Job Description:
An established manufacturing organization in Northeast Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve equipment performance, optimize production processes, and support operational improvements across multiple facilities. This highly hands-on position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, and implementing practical engineering solutions. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, production throughput, safety, and product quality.
An established manufacturing organization in Northeast Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve equipment performance, optimize production processes, and support operational improvements across multiple facilities. This highly hands-on position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, and implementing practical engineering solutions. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, production throughput, safety, and product quality.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot recurring equipment failures and manufacturing process issues, identifying root causes and implementing long-term corrective actions
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing equipment and production processes to increase efficiency, reliability, and product quality
- Support industrial heating and cooling systems, including steam, water, and associated process equipment
- Optimize bulk material handling and pneumatic conveying systems, including blowers, feeders, and related equipment
- Lead capital improvement projects from initial evaluation and cost justification through equipment installation, commissioning, and implementation
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and support automation and controls enhancements
- Identify opportunities to standardize equipment improvements and successful engineering solutions across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Develop engineering recommendations, equipment modifications, and process improvements that reduce downtime and improve overall operational performance
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on industrial equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience with industrial heating and cooling processes, including steam and water systems
- Knowledge of bulk material handling equipment, pneumatic conveying systems, and related industrial processes
- Experience managing capital projects, equipment upgrades, budgets, and engineering improvements
Benefits and Perks:
- Base salary of $90,000 – $130,000, depending on experience
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity
- Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fully onsite position in Northeast Houston, TX 77049
- Opportunity to lead impactful capital projects and manufacturing improvements
- Additional company benefits to be discussed during the interview process
Your New Organization:
You will join an established manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The company values practical engineering solutions, collaboration, and individuals who take ownership of technical challenges. This opportunity offers the ability to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams across multiple facilities.
You will join an established manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The company values practical engineering solutions, collaboration, and individuals who take ownership of technical challenges. This opportunity offers the ability to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams across multiple facilities.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm that partners with engineering professionals and leading organizations nationwide. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality career matches and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm that partners with engineering professionals and leading organizations nationwide. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality career matches and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
