MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Spherion · Bryan, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Spherion (industrial) in Bryan, TX. Develop and optimize high-performance polymer molding processes.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, DOE, Machining, Injection molding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 158 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 157 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 34 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- ✓ Root cause 51%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- Automation 34%
- Six Sigma 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, DOE, Injection molding, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Spherion
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Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Responsibilities
1. PEEK Injection Molding Process Engineering
- ◆Develop, validate, and optimize injection molding processes for PEEK.
- ◆Establish stable process windows including:
- ◆Melt temperature control (360 - 400 C range)
- ◆Mold temperature strategy (crystallinity control)
- ◆Injection velocity profiling
- ◆Pack/hold optimization
- ◆Cooling and cycle time modeling
- ◆Conduct DOE studies and drive Cp/Cpk improvement.
- ◆Manage proper resin drying and contamination control protocols.
- ◆Support mold trials and production launch readiness.
2. Tooling Design Guidance (DFM Leadership)
- ◆Provide structured DFM feedback on:
- ◆Wall thickness uniformity
- ◆Gate location and sizing
- ◆Venting for high-temp materials
- ◆Shrink rate prediction
- ◆Warpage mitigation
- ◆Flow length-to-thickness ratio
- ◆Review and approve mold designs before release.
- ◆Advise on:
- ◆Tool steel selection for high heat loads
- ◆Mold temperature control systems
- ◆Hot runner compatibility for PEEK
- ◆Ejection design for high crystallinity parts
- ◆Interpret mold flow simulations and validate assumptions.
3. Quoting and Technical Cost Modeling
- ◆Evaluate new PEEK part opportunities for manufacturability and risk.
- ◆Develop technical cost models including:
- ◆Estimated cycle time
- ◆Machine size
requirements
- ✓Material consumption and runner waste
- ✓Expected scrap rate
- ✓Secondary operations (machining, annealing, inspection, assembly)
- ✓Tooling complexity and cavitation strategy
- ✓Provide gate location and tooling concept recommendations during the quoting phase.
- ✓Assess part geometry risks that affect cycle time or dimensional stability.
- ✓Partner with Sales to ensure quotes are:
- ✓Technically feasible
- ✓Margin-protective
- ✓Based on realistic process assumptions
- ✓Identify when parts should be molded vs. machined from PEEK stock.
- ✓Participate in customer technical reviews when needed.
4. Process Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Education
Bachelors
Experience
4-7 years
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelors (Required) - in any Engineering or Engineering Technology
- ✓5+ years injection molding experience.
- ✓Proficient in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- ✓Mechanically / electrically inclined
- ✓Demonstrated experience quoting molded components or building cost models.
qualifications
to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
1. PEEK Injection Molding Process Engineering- Develop, validate, and optimize injection molding processes for PEEK.- Establish stable process windows including:- Melt temperature control (360 - 400 C range)- Mold temperature strategy (crystallinity control)- Injection velocity profiling- Pack/hold optimization- Cooling and cycle time modeling- Conduct DOE studies and drive Cp/Cpk improvement.- Manage proper resin drying and contamination control protocols.- Support mold trials and production launch readiness.2. Tooling Design Guidance (DFM Leadership)- Provide structured DFM feedback on:- Wall thickness uniformity- Gate location and sizing- Venting for high-temp materials- Shrink rate prediction- Warpage mitigation- Flow length-to-thickness ratio- Review and approve mold designs before release.- Advise on:- Tool steel selection for high heat loads- Mold temperature control systems- Hot runner compatibility for PEEK- Ejection design for high crystallinity parts- Interpret mold flow simulations and validate assumptions.3. Quoting and Technical Cost Modeling- Evaluate new PEEK part opportunities for manufacturability and risk.- Develop techn
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We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with injection molding experience who can both:
- •Develop and optimize high-performance polymer molding processes
- •Provide technical input and cost modeling for quoting new programs
This role bridges Engineering, Tooling, Production, and Sales. The right candidate understands processing, tooling design, and the financial drivers behind successful quoting.
Lead root cause analysis for molding defects
- •Voids
- •Warp
- •Incomplete fill
- •Flash
- •Crystallinity variation
- •Reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield.
- •Standardize best-known process parameters.
- •Improve OEE through cycle time and downtime reduction.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skills
- •Programming experience preferred.
- •Solidworks experience preferred.
Strong understanding of
- •High-temperature barrel systems
- •Mold thermal control
- •Scientific molding principles
- •Tight tolerance molding
- •Ability to interpret mold flow results and apply them to cost assumptions.
Mathematics: The candidate must know how to use a scientific calculator, understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, trigonometry, and some basic algebra.
Physical: You must be able to lift 45lbs to chest level. You must be prepared to stand during work hours.
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