Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement

AISIN World Corp. of America; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN Texas in Cibolo, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems. You will assist with design, maintenance planning, tooling improvements, and problem solving to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment availability.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Planning teams; participates in new equipment ramp-ups and lean initiatives; and contributes to standardization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1 year in an engineering, engineering technician, manufacturing engineering, or similar technical role preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to improve equipment reliability, operational performance, safety, and quality.
• Support the installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new equipment, including machine capability studies, process verification, and programming or specification updates.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for machining process changes, equipment settings, ECRs, work instructions, tool drawings, machine programming, and related documentation.
• Design and improve jigs, fixtures, tooling, and replacement parts using 2D and 3D CAD.
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts to improve cycle time, OEE, labor efficiency, cost, and overall process performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and provide technical support to Maintenance and Production teams.
• Support automation-related adjustments, including robot teaching, vision system modifications, nutrunner calibration, and other programming or process changes.
• Assist in developing replacement part requirements, maintenance schedules, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Plan and support budget requirements for new equipment, tooling, and program-related investments.
• Maintain engineering documentation and drawing control standards for equipment, tooling, and process changes.
• Prepare and present technical updates, project status, and improvement activity results to cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with local and global teams to share lessons learned, benchmark best practices, and support process standardization.
• Participate in cross-functional activities, audits, customer visits, QPR activities, and other company initiatives as needed.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Total quality management

Engineering best practices

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

PMP certification

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD

Job description

AISIN Texas in Cibolo, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems. You will assist with design, maintenance planning, tooling improvements, and problem solving to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment availability.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Planning teams; participates in new equipment ramp-ups and lean initiatives; and contributes to standardization and