Manufacturing Engineer
Enchanted Rock Management LLC · Houston, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Enchanted Rock Management LLC (industrial) in Houston, TX. Designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, PLC, Automation, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 153 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 152 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 57%
- ✓ Root cause 51%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, SolidWorks, 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 Enchanted Rock Management LLC
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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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Enchanted Rock Management LLC in Houston
1 other open role at this site.
- Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations · Production · Manager
Full description from Enchanted Rock Management LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- ◆Collaborating with design engineering on new product introduction to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- ◆Creating, maintaining, and updating work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- ◆Implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
- ◆Analyzing production data and metrics to identify trends and drive problem-solving efforts.
- ◆Supporting troubleshooting of production issues, including mechanical, electrical, and control system challenges.
- ◆Coordinating with supply chain and quality teams to resolve material or component issues.
- ◆Leading projects to integrate new equipment, automation solutions, and tooling into production lines.
- ◆Training production staff on new processes, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- ✓3+ years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience.
- ✓Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and manufacturing process design tools.
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
- ✓Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
- ✓Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- ✓Comfortable being on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot and support production.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Have experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing environments.
- ✓Are skilled in CAD, manufacturing process simulation, or PLC/control systems.
- ✓Bring proven lean, Six Sigma, or process optimization expertise.
- ✓Can quickly identify and resolve root cause issues.
- ✓Possess strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- ✓Display the following EROCK Core Values: Stay Anchored, Make it Matter, Remain Calm & Confident, Be Resilient, and Keep Imagining.
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Description
We are ERock!
ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.
At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is driven, innovative, and detail-oriented to join our manufacturing operations team. This role will focus on improving manufacturing processes, designing production workflows, implementing lean principles, and supporting product quality to ensure that every ERock solution meets our high standards for performance and reliability.
Benefits
- •Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- •Company-Paid Life Insurance
- •Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •Wellness Programs and Incentives
- •401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
- •Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
- •Paid Holidays
- •Cool Open-Office Concept
Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”