ExecuSource is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Sandy Springs

Overview

Location: Waco, TX • Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 • Schedule: Monday – Friday • Relocation Bonus: $5,000 – $10,000 available • Travel: Less than 10% annually (some years 0%) • Reports To: Plant Manager

About The Company

Our client is a leading plastic extrusion manufacturer backed by private equity, operating across facilities in Texas, Nevada, and Georgia. With approximately 300 employees and a growing culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, the company combines a family-like environment with the resources and strategic vision of a national organization.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer (also referred to as a Plant or Mechanical Project Engineer) will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality within a plastic extrusion production environment.

This position is highly hands-on and will focus on process design, capital equipment projects, system upgrades, and plant-wide improvement initiatives — ensuring cost-effective, high-performance production operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing day-to-day problem-solving with long-term strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical system design and installation projects, including new line setups, upgrades, and renovations.
• Conduct technical studies, feasibility analyses, and cost estimates for proposed installations or modifications.
• Oversee production line installation and renovation projects, including material handling, chiller systems, and extrusion tooling replacement.
• Manage ongoing improvements to tooling, screws, barrels, and blueprints, ensuring process consistency and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to troubleshoot issues and enhance production efficiency.
• Direct contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support New Equipment Commissioning and System Conversions, including transitioning extrusion lines from liquid-cooled to air-cooled.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including working drawings, safety and quality records, and process documentation.

Immediate / Short-Term Focus Projects

• Completion and optimization of the plant-wide material handling system
• Tooling replacement program for extrusion components and system blueprinting
• Air leakage mitigation and underground line replacement initiatives
• Chiller replacement, installation, and commissioning
• Conversion of legacy extrusion lines from liquid-cooled to air-cooled operation
• Semi-automatic coiling system relocation and testing (partnership with Balsinelli, Italy)
• Integration of an automated strapping system for improved packaging operations

Long-Term Strategic Projects

• Implementation of a second grinding/pelletizing line for recycled material processing
• Development of in-house ferrule and coupling production via deep draw stamping
• Exploration of in-house compounding capabilities for material innovation
• Line relocation and consolidation from Nevada to the Texas facility

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in plastics or extrusion.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical system design, installation, or project execution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Access).

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in plastic extrusion, tooling, assembly, or automation systems.
• Working knowledge of single-screw extrusion processes, PVC, TPE, or similar polymers.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with 3D modeling, CAD tools, or rapid prototyping.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and leadership qualities.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernizing and optimizing a major manufacturing operation. You’ll have visibility across capital projects, direct influence on process improvement initiatives, and the chance to help shape the long-term production roadmap for a company investing in growth and innovation.