Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive and EV assembly, oil and gas equipment manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication, with demand at every level from lead engineer to senior director. The busiest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where major employers such as Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and Textron have deep, lasting operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are lean manufacturing leadership, process engineering management, and advanced manufacturing systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Duty Days:
187
Reports to:
CTE Director
Pay Grade:
Teacher Structure
Dept/School:
Campus Assigned
Pay Schedule:
Teacher
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
2025
Primary Purpose
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in career and technical education subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society, and provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned or be eligible for certification relating relevant clusters and courses under Career & Technical Education
- Demonstrated proficiency in subject area curriculum
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of students
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
- Knowledge of advisory procedures, student appraisal, and career development
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities
- Knowledge college entrance requirements and procedures
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned
Experience
- Student teaching, approved internship or 3 years of wage earning experience in the area of certification
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct Senior Transition meetings which may include any or all of the following:
- Post-secondary Plan development
- Entrance exam coordination
- Campus visits
- Applications for admission
- FAFSA/Scholarships
- Housing applications
- Letters of recommendation
- Senior-exit survey process
- Coordinate campus activities such as student-led parent conferences.
- Coordinate all aspects of Dual Credit program which includes dual credit and co-enrollment college credit.
- Work with counselors to coordinate Navarro College, TSTC, DCCCD admission and enrollment process.
- Coordinate Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment and ASVAB.
- As the Military liaison for all branches, ensure the District’s ASVAB testing requirements are met, and coordinate the evaluation process of the ASVAB results with Military recruiters.
- Ensure military readiness data is collected and submitted to PEIMS as required.
- Work with counselors to support transition activities such as financial aid, college applications, career advising, letters of recommendation, PSAT administration, freshman camps, graduation, parent information nights, etc.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate data to analyze and improve successful transition of students.
- Supporting campus principals, teachers, and directors in meeting program/campus/district goals.
Guidance
- Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
- Advise individuals and small groups.
Instructional Strategies
- Oversee career and technical education training program in subject area.
- Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
Program Management
- Plan advisory programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of advisory program and make changes based on findings.
- Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.
- Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school planning.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
- Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
Communication
- Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth/Development and Other
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations
- Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Duty Days:
187
Reports to:
CTE Director
Pay Grade:
Teacher Structure
Dept/School:
Campus Assigned
Pay Schedule:
Teacher
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
2025
Primary Purpose
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in career and technical education subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society, and provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned or be eligible for certification relating relevant clusters and courses under Career & Technical Education
- Demonstrated proficiency in subject area curriculum
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of students
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
- Knowledge of advisory procedures, student appraisal, and career development
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities
- Knowledge college entrance requirements and procedures
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned
Experience
- Student teaching, approved internship or 3 years of wage earning experience in the area of certification
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct Senior Transition meetings which may include any or all of the following:
- Post-secondary Plan development
- Entrance exam coordination
- Campus visits
- Applications for admission
- FAFSA/Scholarships
- Housing applications
- Letters of recommendation
- Senior-exit survey process
- Coordinate campus activities such as student-led parent conferences.
- Coordinate all aspects of Dual Credit program which includes dual credit and co-enrollment college credit.
- Work with counselors to coordinate Navarro College, TSTC, DCCCD admission and enrollment process.
- Coordinate Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment and ASVAB.
- As the Military liaison for all branches, ensure the District’s ASVAB testing requirements are met, and coordinate the evaluation process of the ASVAB results with Military recruiters.
- Ensure military readiness data is collected and submitted to PEIMS as required.
- Work with counselors to support transition activities such as financial aid, college applications, career advising, letters of recommendation, PSAT administration, freshman camps, graduation, parent information nights, etc.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate data to analyze and improve successful transition of students.
- Supporting campus principals, teachers, and directors in meeting program/campus/district goals.
Guidance
- Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
- Advise individuals and small groups.
Instructional Strategies
- Oversee career and technical education training program in subject area.
- Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
Program Management
- Plan advisory programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of advisory program and make changes based on findings.
- Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.
- Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research, assignments and post-high school planning.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
- Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
Communication
- Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth/Development and Other
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations
- Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla27
- Lockheed Martin15
- ARCOSA3
- L3Harris3
- SpaceX2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Education
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering required by most Texas employers
- Seven or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience with at least two in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with CAD platforms and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle in a production environment
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across design, quality, and production in a regulated Texas industry
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers preferred for senior roles
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Texas?
Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work before moving into management. A Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior roles, particularly in aerospace, defense, and government-contract manufacturing. Lean or Six Sigma certification is a common additional credential that Texas hiring managers look for.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Texas?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Texas right now include Tesla, Lockheed Martin, and ARCOSA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace primes, automotive assembly plants, and energy equipment manufacturers means demand is spread across the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, greater Houston, and the San Antonio industrial base.
Which Texas cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Austin, Brookshire, and Fort Worth have the highest concentration of manufacturing engineering manager openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because of its dense aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing base, Houston follows with its energy equipment and industrial machinery sector, and San Antonio draws demand from military aviation and automotive assembly operations anchored by major employer campuses in the region.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is at most production sites. The portions of the job most likely to be done remotely are project planning, supplier coordination, and cross-site process development rather than anything requiring a physical plant presence.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior manufacturing or process engineer role first, then building supervisory experience through project lead assignments. Large Texas employers such as Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and Textron run structured rotational engineering programs and internal leadership development tracks that give early-career engineers exposure to management responsibilities. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, contributing to a cost-reduction or quality project, and volunteering to lead a small team or improvement event are the steps that typically get engineers noticed for their first manager opening.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other hiring markets statewide. Find roles that fit your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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