Manufacturing Engineer

Pacer Group; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role focused on Lean and Six Sigma to improve productivity and quality. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, and an Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering background is preferred.

PCBA experience is a plus but not required. Responsibilities include developing standard work, SOPs, and training, while leading Kaizen, 5S and Value Stream Mapping initiatives to optimize line layouts, yields, and

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma-focused process improvements.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and yield issues.
• Workflow analysis and time studies to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Development of standardized work, SOPs, and training plans for shop floor.
• Monitoring KPIs: yield, cycle time, productivity, quality.
• Lead Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and process standardization.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct workflow analysis and time studies to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and waste reduction.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions for manufacturing quality issues and production yield problems.
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions, SOPs, and training plans for shop floor personnel.
• Optimize production line balancing, layouts, work sequences, and manufacturing workflows.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, including process yield, cycle time, productivity, and product quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and process standardization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturability.
• Support process development, pilot testing, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies where required.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Workflow Analysis

Waste Reduction

BOM Understanding

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Due to the nature of the role, only locals are preferred

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Domain: Electronic Manufacturing

Employment type: contract

Pay: $48.08/hour on W2

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon - Fri

Required experience: 3–5 years

Preferred background: Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

PCBA experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and improving manufacturing processes, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, and resolving production and quality-related issues. This role focuses on improving productivity, reducing waste, standardizing processes, and ensuring manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct workflow analysis and time studies to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and waste reduction.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions for manufacturing quality issues and production yield problems.
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training plans for shop floor personnel.
• Optimize production line balancing, layouts, work sequences, and manufacturing workflows.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, including process yield, cycle time, productivity, and product quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and process standardization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve production issues and improve manufacturability.
• Support process development, pilot testing, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies where required.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain and support manufacturing documentation, engineering changes, and material-related processes.

Required Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
• Workflow analysis and time studies
• Waste reduction and process standardization
• Bill of Materials (BOM) understanding
• Cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronic manufacturing experience; PCBA experience preferred but not required.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred; Industrial Engineering background acceptable.
• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements and troubleshooting production issues.

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.