Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Industry:

Advanced Manufacturing / Renewable Energy

Location (City, State):

Forney, TX

Assignment Type:

Direct Hire

Pay:

$85,000–$100,000+ annually (depending on experience)

Work Schedule

• Night Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM ( Immediate Hiring Need )

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturer in the clean energy industry, specializing in advanced energy storage solutions. As the organization continues to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations, they are seeking engineers who thrive in fast-paced, highly automated production environments and enjoy driving operational excellence through hands-on problem solving.

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations by improving equipment reliability, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering position that works closely with maintenance, production, automation, and quality teams to maximize equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.

The ideal candidate enjoys working on the production floor, solving complex equipment challenges, and implementing process improvements that increase uptime, quality, and throughput.

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing equipment and production operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
• Partner with maintenance, automation, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, production line upgrades, and process validation.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements that enhance productivity, reduce defects, and improve cycle times.
• Maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, drawings, and controlled technical records.
• Support troubleshooting of automated equipment, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, and vision systems.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians during equipment repairs and troubleshooting.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving automated manufacturing equipment and industrial processes.
• Experience working with robotics, automation systems, PLC-controlled equipment, or vision inspection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with significant time spent on the manufacturing floor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in battery manufacturing, renewable energy, automotive, medical device, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Siemens automation platforms.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus.

• This is a 100% onsite position located in Forney, TX .
• Candidates with experience in battery manufacturing and industrial automation are highly preferred.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing operation with strong long-term career growth potential.
• Interview process includes an initial HR interview followed by an onsite interview with the hiring team.
• Background check and drug screen are required prior to employment.