Administrative Assistant

Performix; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix in El Paso, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering activities within production operations, with onsite work Monday to Friday.

You will develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, participate in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, analyze processes for efficiency and waste reduction, assist with capacity planning and line balancing, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Lean Methodology—improve workflow efficiency and waste reduction.
• Manufacturing Design and Methodology—support process development, tooling, and readiness activities.
• Manufacturing Process Optimization—analyze and improve production processes for quality and productivity.
• Productivity and Performance—track metrics and drive improvements to meet targets.
• Continuous Improvement—identify opportunities and participate in Kaizen events and projects.
• Problem Solving—diagnose manufacturing issues and support corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance within production operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, process flows, and production layouts.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze production processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality and production concerns.
• Assist with capacity planning, line balancing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

Skills

Lean Methodology

Manufacturing Design

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Productivity and Performance

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Tools

Excel

ERP/MES

Job description

NOTE: Onsite M-F, will start on First shift but will move to 2nd shift in January 2027

• · Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance within production operations.
• · Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and production layouts.
• · Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• · Analyze production processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• · Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality and production concerns.
• · Assist with capacity planning, line balancing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• · Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• · Lean Methodology — intermediate level; applying lean principles to reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• · Manufacturing Design and Methodology — intermediate level; supporting process development, tooling implementation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• · Manufacturing Process Optimization — intermediate level; analyzing and improving production processes to enhance quality, productivity, and equipment utilization.
• · Productivity and Performance — intermediate level; tracking operational metrics and implementing improvements to achieve manufacturing targets.
• · Continuous Improvement — developing level; identifying opportunities for process enhancements and participating in Kaizen events and improvement projects.
• · Problem Solving — developing level; diagnosing manufacturing issues and supporting corrective and preventive actions.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• · 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial engineering, production support, or engineering technician environment preferred.
• · Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• · Ability to work collaboratively across production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.
• · Proactive mindset with a focus on identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• · Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• · Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• · Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, or process optimization projects is preferred.
• · Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• · Experience with ERP, MES, or manufacturing tracking systems is a plus.