Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Six Sigma & Process Optimization

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Engineer to troubleshoot processes, design tooling, and implement improvements. You will collaborate with production, QA, and facilities to meet quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizesLEAN principles, Six Sigma methods, and cross-functional teamwork. Strong analytical, project‑management, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 7+ years experience.
• 3–5 years hands‑on manufacturing experience with CNC turning/milling, grinding/polishing and assembly; hot/cold forging a plus.
• Exposure to general automation, PLC or CNC programming.
• Experience with process validation, FMEA and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, structured problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of practical statistics.
• Proficiency with Creo, Catia or AutoCAD and GD&T.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes using statistics and engineering principles to reduce variability.
• Ensure product quality, process capabilities and cost targets are met.
• Design tooling, gaging and fixturing to support manufacturing.
• Implement process controls and conduct root-cause analysis to improve quality.
• Collaborate with production, QA and facilities maintenance on equipment issues.
• Support capital projects to achieve productivity savings.
• Apply LEAN and Six Sigma to develop process improvements.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to boost productivity.
• Support new product introductions and upgrades with engineers and supervisors.
• Develop work instructions and routings for safe, high-quality, efficient targets.
• Coordinate with Finance and Materials on costs, routings and BOMs.
• Identify training needs and design programs with Ops/HR.

Skills

CNC turning/milling

Grinding/Polishing

Automation exposure

PLC or CNC programming

FMEA and risk assessment

Process validation

Statistical analysis

Creo/Catia/AutoCAD

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing

MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSIE/BSME/BSMfgE) or 7+ years related experience

Tools

Creo

Catia

AutoCAD

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Engineer to troubleshoot processes, design tooling, and implement improvements. You will collaborate with production, QA, and facilities to meet quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizesLEAN principles, Six Sigma methods, and cross-functional teamwork. Strong analytical, project‑management, and communication skills are essential.