Manufacturing Engineer
A. O. Smith · Texas
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at A. O. Smith (industrial) in Texas. Assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of lean process plans for new products and current product improvements.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Time studies, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 177 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 176 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 55%
- Root cause 51%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- Automation 40%
- New product launch 40%
- Six Sigma 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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Full description from A. O. SmithAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of lean process plans for new products and current product improvements.
- ◆Assist in the analysis and planning of work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout for maximum efficiency.
- ◆Provide input to manufacturing, equipment, and/or tooling solutions to balance product cost and lead time.
- ◆Interface with all operations and support necessary personnel to accomplish assigned tasks.
- ◆Coordinate design concept proposals for use in project evaluations and cost estimates.
- ◆Assist in the implementation of new equipment, tooling, and process techniques in accordance with the manufacturing strategic plan.
- ◆Assist with the time studies, lay out, and production time analyses of upgrades, line balancing and processes improvements.
- ◆Participate in the selection, purchase, and improvement of tools and fixtures.
- ◆Revise and document manufacturing processes and procedures as required.
- ◆Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors and manufacturing personnel and promote company principles such as Quality and Lean Manufacturing.
- ◆Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.
- ◆Perform other activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
- ✓1+ years related work experience
- ✓Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- ✓Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals
- ✓Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability, statistical inference, and geometry/trigonometry
- ✓Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
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Company / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary Function
The Manufacturing Engineer I will assist in the planning and coordination of manufacturing processes and procedures to implement the best methods of work. The incumbent will interface with other engineers and functions to constantly evaluate the production and manufacturing process to identify areas for improvement.