Advanced Process Engineer

SAF Holland; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND is seeking an Advanced Process Engineer to lead and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technical solutions across multiple product lines. You will collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve productivity, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability in a dynamic production environment.

The role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and hands-on expertise with robotics and automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• Five years of progressive experience in heavy manufacturing processes or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical programs in complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of robotics, PLCs, DC torque tools, and automated process equipment.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience and GD&T proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead process-engineering activities including project management and issue resolution.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate production processes to identify opportunities for quality and productivity gains.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to process design and planning.
• Design, implement, and test procedures to optimize productivity.
• Manage budgets and schedules; report on technical, cost, and schedule status.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to define methods, tooling, and gauging needs.
• Track process metrics and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Support Operational Excellence strategies and technical plans.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing experience

Robotics/PLCs

Six Sigma/Lean

GD&T knowledge

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Process/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

Turn Innovation Into Manufacturing Impact!

Build the Future of Manufacturing with SAF-HOLLAND

At SAF-HOLLAND, innovation and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day. We’re looking for an Advanced Process Engineer who is ready to lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technical solutions.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to improve productivity, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, advancing automation, and turning ideas into practical manufacturing solutions, this could be your next opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As an Advanced Process Engineer, you’ll provide direct and indirect process-engineering support across multiple product lines and locations. You’ll help guide projects from concept through implementation while identifying opportunities to continuously improve manufacturing performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead process-engineering activities involving project management, new process development, and manufacturing issue resolution
• Develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes
• Evaluate production processes and workflows to identify opportunities for higher quality and productivity
• Apply advanced Lean manufacturing principles to process design and manufacturing planning
• Solve complex technical challenges involving manufacturing, construction, inspection, and maintenance
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules, including reporting on technical, cost, and schedule status
• Partner with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to define manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, work holding, and gauging needs
• Design, implement, and test new procedures that optimize productivity
• Use process-simulation software to evaluate production strategies
• Track process metrics, document changes, and communicate recommendations to leadership
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate compliance with applicable safety and quality standards
• Help develop Operational Excellence strategies and support the execution of technical plans

What You Bring

We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional who combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, strong project leadership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or another technical discipline
• Five years of progressive experience in heavy manufacturing processes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading technical programs in complex manufacturing and fabrication environments
• Knowledge of robotics, PLCs, DC torque tools, and other automated process equipment
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience
• Manufacturing experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, or GD&T
• Ability to develop and present technical recommendations to customers and internal leadership

Preferred qualifications:

• Defense-component manufacturing, machining, or assembly experience
• Project Management Professional, or PMP, certification
• English and Spanish language skills

Why Join SAF-HOLLAND?

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop manufacturing solutions that support multiple product lines and sites
• Work with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Lead projects that improve efficiency, quality, cost, safety, and sustainability
• Contribute to Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Take on a regional role with exposure to domestic and international operations

Our culture is built on the core values of Safety, Respect, Reliability, Innovation, and Responsibility, supported by a results-driven commitment to continuous improvement and the principles of the SAF-HOLLAND Way.

• Reports to: Advanced Process Engineering Manager
• Location: Rowlett, Texas
• Status: Exempt
• Function: Operations
• Scope: Regional
• Travel: Up to 35%, including domestic and regular international travel
• Work environment: Includes work in a manufacturing environment where noise levels may be loud and hearing protection is required.