Manufacturing Engineer

PJ Trailers Inc.; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers Inc. in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards.

You will coordinate launches for new or revised products, lead continuous improvement initiatives, review BOM accuracy on the shop floor, and drive efficiency through lean methods. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3-5 years in manufacturing, welding/metal fabrication experience, and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach.
• Lean principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Design, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Controls ECNs and evaluates the manufacturability of ECNs.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer FLSA Status: ExemptJob OverviewManufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include improvement process, problem resolution, project management and employee training. Reviews BOM for accuracy on the shop floor. Evaluates and suggests engineering improvements to increase plant efficiency.Job ResponsibilitiesPerforms research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.Performs other related duties as assigned.Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.Bias for action, stellar work ethics and desire to achieve excellence.Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’sCAD, SolidWorks controlOther duties, as assigned.Education – Experience RequiredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field.3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experienceExcellent organization and leadership skillsStrong decision-making skills and results-driven approachLean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S