Posted:
1/19/2026, 8:03:28 AM
Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ San Antonio, Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for facility layout redesign efforts that improve efficiency, optimize material flow, and support operational and strategic goals. This role plays a key part in evaluating layout proposals, validating design concepts, and ensuring facility layouts align with production, safety, and capacity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support facility layout redesign initiatives for existing and new spaces
Develop, review, and validate layout proposals to ensure feasibility and alignment with operational needs
Optimize material flow to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and constraints
Analyze space utilization, equipment placement, and workflow impacts
Prepare layout drawings, models, and supporting documentation
Support implementation planning and coordinate layout changes with stakeholders
Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities related to layout and material flow
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, or related field)
Experience with facility layout design and space planning
Strong understanding of material flow principles and lean manufacturing concepts
Proficiency with layout and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, or similar software)
Analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environments
Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting proposal reviews or design validation efforts
Working Style
Detail-oriented and analytical
Comfortable working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
Proactive and solution-focused mindset
Salary Range: $75,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Website: https://www.altenusa.com/
Headquarter Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1988
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Consulting ⋅ Information Technology