Manufacturing Engineer
Quest Global · Huntsville, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Quest Global (industrial) in Huntsville, TX.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $79k–$126k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 58%
- ✓ Root cause 57%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- New product launch 36%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Quest Global
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Quest GlobalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- ✓Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience in a machine shop environment.
- ✓Strong knowledge of machining processes and CNC operations.
- ✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
- ✓Experience with aerospace, defense, precision machining, or metal fabrication industries.
- ✓Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
- ✓Experience implementing automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
- ✓Project Management certification (PMP preferred).
Pay Range: $21.00-$24.00/hr
Work
Requirements
Onsite: This role is considered an on-site position located in Huntsville, TX
- ✓You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
- ✓Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
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Job
Continuous Improvement
- •Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP).
- •Apply Lean Manufacturing tools including:
- •Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- •5S
- •Standard Work
- •Kaizen Events
- •Visual Management
- •SMED (Quick Changeover)
- •Root Cause Analysis
- •Identify waste and bottlenecks within machining operations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- •Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and visual management boards for shop floor performance.
Manufacturing Process Optimization
- •Analyze machining processes to improve cycle times, throughput, and machine utilization.
- •Optimize machining, drilling, welding, milling, turning, grinding, polishing, and secondary operations.
- •Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to support production planning.
- •Support implementation of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies where applicable.
- •Improve workflow and material movement using Lean principles.
Equipment Performance & Reliability
- •Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- •Analyze machine downtime and develop corrective action plans.
- •Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
- •Participate in capital equipment selection, installation, and validation.
Quality Improvement
- •Investigate product and process non-conformances.
- •Lead root cause investigations using:
- •5 Why Analysis
- •Fishbone Diagrams
- •FMEA
- •Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- •Work with Quality Engineering to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Project Management
- •Manage improvement projects from concept through implementation.
- •Develop project charters, schedules, budgets, and KPI tracking.
- •Present project results to management and leadership teams.
- •Ensure projects deliver measurable financial and operational benefits.
Shop Floor Leadership
- •Act as a change agent promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- •Train and coach employees on Lean Manufacturing tools and best practices.
- •Facilitate daily Gemba walks and problem-solving activities.
- •Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- •Safety Incident Reduction
- •OEE Improvement
- •Cycle Time Reduction
- •Setup Time Reduction
- •Scrap and Rework Reduction
- •Labor Productivity Improvement
- •On-Time Delivery Performance
- •Manufacturing Cost Reduction
- •Inventory Reduction
- •5S Audit Scores
- •Continuous Improvement Project Savings
Core Competencies
- •Continuous Improvement Leadership
- •Lean Manufacturing
- •Project Management
- •Data Analysis
- •Root Cause Problem Solving
- •Manufacturing Process Optimization
- •Team Collaboration
- •Effective Communication
- •Change Management
- •Safety Leadership