Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Location : Waco, TX

• Compensation : $100,000 – $120,000
• Schedule : Monday – Friday
• Relocation Bonus : $5,000 – $10,000 available
• Travel : Less than 10% annually (some years 0%)
• Reports To : Plant Manager

About The Company

Our client is a leading plastic extrusion manufacturer backed by private equity, operating across facilities in Texas, Nevada, and Georgia . With approximately 300 employees and a growing culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, the company combines a family-like environment with the resources and strategic vision of a national organization.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer (also referred to as a Plant or Mechanical Project Engineer) will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality within a plastic extrusion production environment

This position is highly hands-on and will focus on process design, capital equipment projects, system upgrades, and plant-wide improvement initiatives — ensuring cost-effective, high-performance production operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing day-to-day problem-solving with long-term strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

Immediate / Short-Term Focus Projects

Long-Term Strategic Projects

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Why Join

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernizing and optimizing a major manufacturing operation. You'll have visibility across capital projects, direct influence on process improvement initiatives, and the chance to help shape the long-term production roadmap for a company investing in growth and innovation.

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