Caldwell Machine & Gear
Manufacturing Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$65,000 – $100,000 / year
Location:
Mt Pleasant, TX, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
11 September 2026
What they need
About the Role
We are a high-mix, low-volume machine shop seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support a wide variety of complex and custom projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, mechanical tinkering, working closely with customers, and taking ownership from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate customer solutions by reverse engineering worn or broken parts, and engineering novel mechanical parts
- Interface with customers to understand needs
- Create accurate GD&T drawings for machinists to make parts from
- Prepare job cost estimates for management review, including material, labor, and process considerations
- Assist in purchasing materials and coordinating outside services required to make parts
- Learn and document internal manufacturing methods, and assist in developing training programs
- Advise on efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot machinery, production issues, and manufacturing challenges
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with GD&T technical drawings
- Basic understanding of machining processes and manufacturing methods
Preferred Traits
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Comfort flexing from hands-on shop floor work to desk-based design, drafting and documentation
- Takes initiative and follows through without close supervision
- Humility and a willingness to learn
- Genuine curiosity in understanding customer equipment and needs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Work Environment
- On-site role in Mt. Pleasant, TX
- Collaborative and lean organization where ownership and autonomy are required
- Active manufacturing facility requiring regular interaction with machines and production teams
Why Join Us
- Work on diverse, custom projects in a variety of applications—little repetitive production work
- Direct impact on customer solutions
- Collaborative, practical environment where ideas are valued and implemented
Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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