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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering Manager (OEM Structural Components) Arena Direct Hire - 5.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $135,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Operational analysis Teamwork Industrial engineering Industrial equipment Root cause analysis Full Job Description Join a growing, privately held manufacturer serving leading OEMs across the material handling, transportation, agricultural, and industrial equipment markets. With nearly four decades of success, multiple manufacturing facilities, and significant ongoing investment in automation, equipment, and operational excellence, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for producing complex metal components, assemblies, and fabricated products. Their culture is built on continuous improvement, employee development, and delivering high-quality solutions to customers across North America. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead major capital investment projects, drive process improvements across multiple facilities, and influence the long-term manufacturing strategy of the organization. This role offers significant visibility with senior leadership and the chance to make a measurable impact on efficiency, quality, and profitability. If you're looking for a position where you can lead meaningful projects, develop engineering talent, and help shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation, this is an exceptional opportunity. Why This Role?
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Support for continuing education and skill development to help you grow professionally.
Profit Sharing, Quarterly & Annual Bonuses:
Eligible for quarterly and annual performance-based bonus programs.
Family-Owned Stability:
Privately held organization with a long-term strategic vision and a strong commitment to employee development and retention.
Multi-State Operations & Fort Worth Expansion:
Operating across multi-state to increase production capacity and geographic reach. Certified Environment (ISO 9001): Work within a quality-driven manufacturing organization focused on process control, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Veteran-Owned Business:
Leadership rooted in discipline, accountability, and operational excellence. U.S.-
Based Manufacturing:
Primary operations and raw materials are domestic, supporting high-quality, reliable production with limited overseas sourcing.
One-Stop Manufacturing Solution:
Fully integrated operation offering in-house automated production, tool and die design and repair, maintenance, robotic welding, and fabrication capabilities.
Automation Growth Initiative:
Ongoing investment in automation across all facilities to improve efficiency and drive innovation.
Revenue Growth & Operational Excellence:
Achieved 5x sales growth over the past decade, producing high-quality, repeatable stamped components with dependable on-time delivery.
Emphasis on efficiency, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and combining tool and die design, draw die development, robotic welding, and fabrication capabilities under one roof.
Repeat Business & Customer Loyalty:
High levels of repeat business reflect strong relationships and exceptional service, with high-volume, precision structural components.
Advanced Tooling & Equipment:
Continued investment in die repair, precision tooling, and automated production support systems.
Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture:
Strong cross-functional partnership between engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
Safety & Quality Discipline:
Maintains strict safety standards and robust quality control systems aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
What You'll Do:
Lead capital equipment and CAPEX projects that expand capacity, improve throughput, and increase overall manufacturing performance across multiple plants Own end-to-end execution of cross-functional engineering projects, from concept and planning through installation, validation, and ramp-up Use production and operational data to identify bottlenecks, improve OEE, reduce scrap, and strengthen cost and quality performance (COPQ focus) Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies Standardize manufacturing processes, equipment, and work instructions across facilities to improve consistency and scalability Partner closely with operations, quality, and production teams to ensure processes are efficient, repeatable, and aligned with business goals
What You Bring:
Proven experience leading CAPEX, equipment installation, or manufacturing expansion projects in a production environment Strong project management background with the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and technical execution simultaneously Ability to analyze manufacturing data (OEE, scrap, downtime, throughput) and translate it into actionable improvements Hands-on Lean manufacturing experience including continuous improvement, waste reduction, and structured problem-solving (root cause analysis) Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Pay:
$125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
