Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, Automation & Process Improvement

Challenge Manufacturing; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Northlake, TX plant. This role focuses on developing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing processes, coordinating launches, and driving lean improvements to meet quality standards.

You will design and optimize production layouts, work with cross-functional teams, and train teammates to sustain improvements and meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with knowledge of automated assembly.
• Knowledge of automated assembly processes and sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Plexus for design and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and develop manufacturing processes including production flow and equipment.
• Prepare layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch of new/revised products and train team members.
• Cost-justify tools, machinery and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Create and maintain job elements sheets and standard work sheets.
• Analyze product/process for cost/quality/efficiency improvements.
• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and productivity improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Urgent customer needs

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Plexus

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Northlake, TX plant. This role focuses on developing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing processes, coordinating launches, and driving lean improvements to meet quality standards.

You will design and optimize production layouts, work with cross-functional teams, and train teammates to sustain improvements and meet customer needs.