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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Overview

Open roles61
Top employerTesla
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring21
Work type100% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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L3Harris
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering
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L3Harris
New 17h ago
Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering
L3Harris
Greenville, Texas
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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Texas A&M University
Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor - Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Program)
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Texas A&M University
Added 2d ago
Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor - Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Program)
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A

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Alcon
Sr. Principal, Manufacturing Science, & Technology Engineering
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Alcon
Added 3d ago
Sr. Principal, Manufacturing Science, & Technology Engineering
Alcon
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
High school
10,000+

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Tesla
Data Analyst, Applications Engineering & Manufacturing
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Tesla
Added 5d ago
Data Analyst, Applications Engineering & Manufacturing
Tesla
Brookshire, Texas
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Union Technologies
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
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Union Technologies
Added 6d ago
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Union Technologies
Dallas, Texas
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
51-200

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookshire
7 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
Bastrop
4 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
El Paso
2 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Stafford
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla
    Tesla18
  • SpaceX
    SpaceX4
  • Amazon
    Amazon3
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services3
  • ARCOSA
    ARCOSA2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Distribution & Wholesale

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, SpaceX, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 August 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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