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Manufacturing Engineer

Sumner, TXOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$75,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Lean Principles
  • Flow
  • Standard Work
  • Kanban
  • SMED
  • 5S
  • ECN

Nice to have

  • continuous improvement mindset
  • action oriented
  • solutions oriented
  • organization and leadership skills
  • decision-making skills
  • results-driven approach

Role summary

A Manufacturing Engineer is sought to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods. This role involves recommending and implementing improvements, coordinating manufacturing launches, and evaluating engineering improvements to boost plant efficiency. Key responsibilities include research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and equipment, as well as product/process analysis for cost, quality, and efficiency gains. The role also requires evaluating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for accuracy and manufacturability, and representing manufacturing on cross-functional teams. Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, Lean Principles, and welding/metal fabrication is essential.

Job Details: Job Location: PJ Texas Mfg Facility - Sumner, TX 75486, Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary, Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer FLSA Status: Exempt Job Overview Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include improvement process, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency. Job Responsibilities Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment. Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment. Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results. Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement. Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams. Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy. Performs other related duties as assigned. Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems. Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written) Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities. Bias for action, stellar work ethics and desire to achieve excellence. Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s CAD, SolidWorks control Other duties, as assigned. Education – Experience Required Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience Excellent organization and leadership skills Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S :

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