Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Three to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience in switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment manufacturing is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is required.
Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and production planning is required.
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools is required.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally are required.
Excellent communication and documentation skills are required.
Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies is preferred.
Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or UL, or equivalent, is preferred.
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers is preferred.
Analytical thinking and process optimization are key competencies.
Attention to detail and quality focus are key competencies.
Effective collaboration and teamwork are key competencies.
Project management and organizational skills are key competencies.
Adaptability and continuous learning are key competencies.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to support new product introductions, including process design, prototyping, and validation.
Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize production lines.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support to production teams.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.
Support automation initiatives and evaluate new manufacturing technologies for feasibility and return on investment.
Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies.
Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or UL, or equivalent.
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Manufacturing Engineer

Panelmatic · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-02

Workplace: on_site

Department: ENG

Description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role partners with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and solve complex production challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and production planning.
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
Collaborate with product design and engineering teams to support new product introductions, including process design, prototyping, and validation.
Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to optimize production lines.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support to production teams.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards.
Support automation initiatives and evaluate new manufacturing technologies for feasibility and ROI.
Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies.
Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, UL, or equivalent).
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Key Competencies:

Analytical thinking and process optimization
Attention to detail and quality focus
Effective collaboration and teamwork
Project management and organizational skills
Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage ( employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401K, contributions matched 100% up to 4%
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

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About the Company

Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with engineering, fabrication, and testing done in-house to control timelines and quality. The company differentiates itself through its vertically integrated process, bespoke systems, NEC/UL compliance, and the ability to serve harsh environments, plus its expansion into modular data center solutions under private equity ownership by Neos Partners. Its goal is to reliably power critical industrial processes across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, data centers, and metals/mining, while expanding product lines and markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: North Houston District, Texas
Founded: 1957

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