Federal Signal Corporation

Overview

Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. is a rapidly growing company that specializes in manufacturing high-quality aluminum dump trailers. The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes for aluminum trailer components and assemblies.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Optimize production line layouts for welding, fabrication, and final assembly.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination, and cost savings.
• Support aluminum welding processes (MIG/TIG) and ensure compliance with internal quality requirements.
• Develop and optimize CNC plasma cutting processes for aluminum sheets and components.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Design, specify, and implement welding fixtures and assembly jigs.
• Provide daily support to fabrication, welding, and assembly teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to fit-up problems and welding defects.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Ensure products meet internal and external quality standards.
• Support new trailer model launches and conduct trial builds.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety standards and mitigate ergonomic risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience with welding processes (MIG/TIG, pulsed MIG preferred).
• Familiarity with metal cutting plasma systems & CNC table operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work on the production floor and handle multiple priorities.
• Valid TX DL.

Additional Information

• Work hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM – 05:00 PM with additional overtime as needed.