Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Processes & Improvement

Thermon Industries, Inc; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to align internal teams with external forces and support challenging project budgets and schedules for manufacturing projects.

The role involves designing and developing equipment and processes, leading new process technology, and driving lean initiatives across operations. You will own execution of manufacturing orders, support continuous improvement, and train production personnel.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 4 years relevant experience.
• Strong Project Management experience: time management and deadlines.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn.
• Expert level in Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Extensive knowledge of production principles and techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Strong technical and analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to develop new process technology to support manufacturing of existing products and implementing new product designs into production.
• Be accountable for and own detailed execution processes behind manufacturing orders/projects with the support of our operations team.
• Complete special project/tasks and duties as assigned associated with product and equipment design, testing and commissioning.
• Own in continuous improvement initiatives with other teammates across our operations to drive optimal organizational processes.
• Prioritize own work to meet required schedules and product release deadlines.
• Support lean activities that may include working towards six-sigma initiatives.
• Support the improvement of production KPIs: OTD, First pass yield, NCR pareto, Shop efficiency.
• Provide technical support to drafting on product and manufacturing routers.
• Write and update standard operating procedures for operational processes.
• Design tools and equipment.
• Provide training for production personnel on manufacturing processes.
• Develop production drawings and routings based on engineering documentation.
• Process Returned Material Requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business needs.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Self-motivated

Technical background

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thermon Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to align internal teams with external forces and support challenging project budgets and schedules for manufacturing projects.

The role involves designing and developing equipment and processes, leading new process technology, and driving lean initiatives across operations. You will own execution of manufacturing orders, support continuous improvement, and train production personnel.