Data-Driven Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Lean

Siemens; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Industry in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support a 1,200+-employee facility that builds power distribution equipment, driving production line improvements, automation solutions, and data connectivity.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, manage CapEx projects from business case to installation, and collaborate with automation teams to integrate SCADA and MES systems, ensuring reliable shop-floor operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in a related field.
• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.
• Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and fixture/equipment design experience.
• CAD proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• CapEx project management experience including cost justification and implementation.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve manufacturing capability, continuity, and standard work documentation.
• Manage CapEx projects, including business cases, budgeting, cost analysis, vendor selection, procurement and installation.
• Apply Project Management principles to ensure timely delivery, scope adherence, and stakeholder alignment for all manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Apply Change Management tools to effectively manage process changes, such as equipment moves, floorplan modifications, system deployments, etc.
• Collaborate with the automation team and other cross-functional partners to support robotic cells, tool controls, and other automated machines and systems.
• Assist with the integration of manufacturing technologies such as SCADA and Manufacturing Execution Systems, ensuring reliable operation on the shop floor.
• Utilize data and analytics tools (Mendix, Python, Mindsphere, Tableau, MES, etc.) to monitor performance metrics, automate reporting, and drive data-informed decision making.
• Lead projects focused on safety, quality, delivery reliability, and cost reduction through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Champion standardization, waste reduction, and process optimization across the site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Mindsphere

MES

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Siemens Industry in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support a 1,200+-employee facility that builds power distribution equipment, driving production line improvements, automation solutions, and data connectivity.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, manage CapEx projects from business case to installation, and collaborate with automation teams to integrate SCADA and MES systems, ensuring reliable shop-floor operation.