Manufacturing Engineer - Houston, TX
Konecranes · Houston, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Konecranes (industrial) in Houston, TX. Welding & Fabrication Support.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, PLC, Automation, Machining
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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 33 live postings that list pay, out of 148 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 147 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 39%
- ✓ Automation 34%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Konecranes in Houston
2 other open roles at this site.
- Fabrication Supervisor - Houston, TX · Manufacturing · Supervisor
- Mechanical Assembly Supervisor- Houston, TX · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from KonecranesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Konecranes is seeking a driven and results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead crane systems.
This position is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, optimizing production flow, developing work instructions, supporting quality initiatives, and driving operational efficiency across fabrication and assembly operations. The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical link between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer and engineering requirements.
Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work directly with production personnel to develop practical solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
requirements
and company quality standards.
- ✓Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to reduce weld defects, rework, and fabrication nonconformances.
- ✓Assist with root-cause analysis of welding and fabrication quality issues.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- ✓3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, structural steel, material handling, or engineered products manufacturing.
- ✓Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
- ✓Experience developing work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- ✓Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and CAD software.
- ✓Experience supporting AWS welding standards and fabrication quality programs preferred.
- ✓Overhead crane, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Crane Manufacturing & Process Improvement
Location: Houston, Texas
Company: Konecranes
Manufacturing Process Development
- •Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for fabrication, welding, assembly, wiring, testing, and material handling operations.
- •Create and improve manufacturing work instructions, routing sheets, process documentation, and standard work.
- •Define labor standards and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and consistency.
- •Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure seamless transition into production.
- •Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and tooling opportunities.
- •Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
Production Support
- •Provide daily support to fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly teams.
- •Troubleshoot manufacturing issues affecting quality, productivity, or schedule performance.
- •Analyze production constraints and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
- •Support Foremen and Superintendents in achieving production goals.
- •Participate in production planning activities and capacity assessments.
- •Assist with resolution of technical issues related to drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing methods.
Welding & Fabrication Support
- •Support fabrication operations involving structural steel crane components, girders, trolley frames, end trucks, and machinery structures.
- •Develop and improve fabrication workflows and fixture concepts.
- •Support compliance with AWS D14.1 welding
Assembly & Controls Support
- •Support mechanical assembly and electrical integration processes for custom crane systems.
- •Develop assembly methods that improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity.
- •Assist production personnel in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
- •Support commissioning and factory testing activities as needed.
- •Work with Controls Engineering and Production teams to improve installation and testing processes for PLCs, VFDs, operator controls, and automation systems.
Continuous Improvement
- •Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify efficiency opportunities.
- •Analyze key performance indicators including labor productivity, first-pass quality, rework, and throughput.
- •Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- •Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring production issues.
- •Promote best practices throughout the manufacturing organization.
Quality & Compliance
- •Ensure manufacturing processes support engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company standards.
- •Support first-pass quality initiatives and reduction of nonconforming product.
- •Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- •Assist in developing inspection plans and quality checkpoints.
- •Support compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
Safety Leadership
- •Actively support Konecranes' safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
- •Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing ergonomics and workplace safety.
- •Participate in safety investigations and corrective action implementation.
- •Ensure manufacturing processes are designed and executed with safety as a primary consideration.