Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineer

Boss Products, LLC; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boss Products in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, program, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to ensure safe, efficient operations. This role provides hands-on technical support to management, leads, maintenance, and operators, with emphasis on CNC programming, laser cutting, automation, and continuous improvement across the facility.

The position reports to the Senior Plant Manager and focuses on safety, quality, and

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to maximize safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Evaluate existing production methods and identify improvement opportunities to reduce labor, scrap, downtime, and operating costs.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, process documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Analyze workflow, plant layout, material flow, and production bottlenecks to improve throughput.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process validations.
• Create, modify, optimize, and troubleshoot programs for laser cutting machines, CNC equipment, press brakes, robotic systems, and other programmable production machinery.
• Generate and maintain machine programs using CAD/CAM software and manufacturing systems.
• Establish processing parameters and cutting conditions to maximize machine performance and material utilization.
• Optimize nesting programs and machine cycles to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Support implementation and maintenance of automation systems and integrated manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot programming, machine performance, and production issues.
• Provide daily technical support to Production Supervisors, Team Leads, Maintenance, and Operators.
• Assist with production scheduling and prioritization activities as needed.
• Respond to manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment setups, start-ups, changeovers, and process verification activities.
• Participate in daily production meetings and operational reviews.
• Work closely with management and leads to achieve safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination, and labor efficiency improvements.
• Drive OEE improvements through process optimization and equipment performance enhancements.
• Develop and track improvement project metrics and results.

Skills

CNC programming

Laser cutting

Robotics

Automation systems

CAD/CAM

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Process optimization

OEE improvement

CAD/CAM software

PLC programming

Tools

CAD/CAM software

PLC programming

Job description

Boss Products in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, program, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to ensure safe, efficient operations. This role provides hands-on technical support to management, leads, maintenance, and operators, with emphasis on CNC programming, laser cutting, automation, and continuous improvement across the facility.

The position reports to the Senior Plant Manager and focuses on safety, quality, and