The Manufacturing Engineer will be based in Austin, TX and will support the team at the Flex Austin site. The ME will design, deploy, launch and sustain manufacturing production lines for industrial equipment, machinery, and power equipment. The ME will work on the production floor as needed to ensure our products are produced safely, at the highest quality, delivered on time, and while maximizing efficiency.
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
- Design, deploy, launch and sustain manufacturing production lines for industrial equipment, machinery, and power equipment.
- Will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods / detailed visual work instructions.
- Will be responsible for identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements to improve productivity, workmanship and overall quality of the product.
- Will support implementing manufacturing procedures per customer specifications ECN-Engineering Change Notices.
- Will develop, organize and update manufacturing work areas, material flow, documentation and system setups for new products and features.
Here is some of what you’ll need (required):
- BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree required
- Must have 2+ years of experience in engineering specific role
- Ability to define and optimize manufacturing line layouts for productivity and safety.
- Experience in developing Manufacturing Procedures, Shop floor system setups, and evaluation / purchase of Assembly equipment and tools.
- Perform process characterization, validation, and continuous optimization.
- Experience in identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements to improve productivity, workmanship and overall quality of the product
- Individual must be a quick learner and be effective at working in a multi-tasking environment.
- Ability to perform job assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, design drawings and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Experience in Excel and Minitab
Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
- Working directly with customers
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing
- Previous experience overseeing NPI
- Training Technicians and Operators on new products, processes and equipment.
- Ability to support on call availability
- Analyze data and take appropriate action to meet KPI targets
- Experience with SolidWorks preferred
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 09-10-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-09-2026 Job CategoryProduction EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience in an engineering-specific role
- Ability to define and optimize manufacturing line layouts for productivity and safety
- Experience developing manufacturing procedures and shop-floor system setups
- Experience evaluating and purchasing assembly equipment and tools
- Experience with process characterization, validation, and continuous optimization
- Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements
- Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, design drawings, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Experience with Excel and Minitab
- Experience working directly with customers
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
- Experience overseeing new product introduction
- Experience training technicians and operators
- Ability to support on-call availability
- Experience analyzing data and meeting KPI targets
- Experience with SolidWorks
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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