Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

ENGINEERS WANTED for a hazardous journey. Small wages, high voltages, long hours of difficult technical work, safe career choice doubtful. Riches and Glory in case of success. Wanted, specifically: a production engineer who would rather build the jig than draw the part. What you bring 3+ years in tooling, manufacturing, or production engineering, ideally in high-volume manufacturing. Years are a starting point. We hire on what you have built, how you solve production problems, and how hard you push. A bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience. Jig, fixture, and tooling design: CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or equivalent) and GD&T. Working knowledge of CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and forming, plus CAM. Automation experience: robotic cells, welding automation, or PLC-controlled equipment (Fanuc, KUKA, or equivalent). A habit of measuring: cycle time, takt time, line balance, yield. Authorization to work in the U.S. Some projects are ITAR-regulated. Willingness to work on-site in Houston and on the factory floor. Strong signals Fixturing and welding of large structures. Large-format machining or additive manufacturing. Standing up a first production line at a startup. Lean or Six Sigma practice with results you can state in numbers. Battery, electromechanical, or shipbuilding production experience. Have you built the line, not just run it? Tell us about it. Compensation, location, and equal opportunity All roles are on-site at our Houston, TX facility. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to Houston. All roles are expected to include intermittent or occasional travel as the business needs. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, and covers base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Equity grants are included in most full-time offers and are part of Fleetzero's total compensation package. Fleetzero does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.