Manufacturing Engineer
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Manufacturing Engineer role at OBE isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to build something meaningful. We’re hiring builders: professionals who are passionate about making a difference and driving operational excellence. You’ll be empowered with the tools, support, and autonomy to make a real impact every single day.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we want you on board.
Responsibilities
You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class manufacturing engineering practices across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.
TPS (Toyota Production System)
Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions
Conduct time studies and line balancing
Optimize material flow and plant layout through equipment and production line design
Champion a customer-centric approach while enforcing safety and environmental procedures
Provide technical support for operational improvement initiatives (SQDPC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost)
Lead deployment of WCM (World Class Maintenance)
Champion process engineering for process optimization
Collaborate in maintaining workplace organization (WPO)
Other tasks may assign
Reliability
Set up, verify, and troubleshoot tools, machines, and processes
Collaborate cross-functionally to establish world-class manufacturing systems
Track critical asset downtime, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement countermeasures to improve OEE
Support and sustain a critical spare parts program
Lead facility reliability KPI improvement initiatives
Implement autonomous maintenance strategies
Standardize and sustain preventive maintenance (PM) for critical assets
Lead downtime RCA efforts and manage downtime tracking systems
Asset Management
Serve as the single point of accountability for capital projects from AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) generation to asset release
Provide scope, cost, and schedule inputs for AFE development
Support new product launches, equipment installations, and major initiatives
Ensure successful qualification of new equipment (SAT/FAT) into production
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office (MS Project required)
AutoCAD experience is a plus
Experience operating tools, equipment, and machinery in an industrial setting
Certifications such as CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Position Pay Range $90,000 — $105,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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