The Ranger Group is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Fort Worth

The Ranger Group, a leading US engineering solutions provider to companies across the aerospace & defense, medical device, electronics and industrial manufacturing industries, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Direct Hire role with a client of ours in Plano, TX. The work will be completed 100% onsite.

Summary

Seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment. This role splits time between the office and the shop floor—approximately 50% each. The ideal candidate has strong experience in sheet metal fabrication, product layout, and process improvement, with the ability to move seamlessly between design collaboration and floor‑level problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and optimize layouts for sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Support the full product lifecycle—from prototype through production and ongoing product support.
• Lead small‑scale capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and design issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on machine capabilities, tooling, and equipment utilization.
• Drive process improvements (PIP) to increase efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, production, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a sheet metal or fabricated product environment.
• Proven ability to work both at the desk (CAD/design collaboration, layouts, documentation) and on the floor (troubleshooting, testing, process optimization).
• Experience managing small capital improvement projects.
• Proficient with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong project management, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Location: Plano, TX | Salary: $61,520.00–$89,205.00