Lead Advanced Process Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

SAF-HOLLAND Inc.; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND Inc. is seeking an Advanced Process Engineer to lead development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technical solutions.

You will collaborate across design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to boost productivity, cost efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability. You will guide projects from concept through implementation across multiple product lines and sites, leveraging robotics, PLCs, and automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Five years of progressive experience in heavy manufacturing processes or equivalent.
• 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 (GD&T).
• Ability to develop and present technical recommendations to customers and internal leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

PLCs

DC torque tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Process/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Process-simulation software

GD&T

Job description

SAF-HOLLAND Inc. is seeking an Advanced Process Engineer to lead development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and new technical solutions.

You will collaborate across design engineering, manufacturing, and quality to boost productivity, cost efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability. You will guide projects from concept through implementation across multiple product lines and sites, leveraging robotics, PLCs, and automated equipment.