Manufacturing Process Engineer

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage in Forney, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to optimize and sustain manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will analyze processes, lead continuous improvement, develop tooling, and manage engineering changes across electromechanical assembly.

Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Product and Quality teams on DFx reviews, NPD, and process validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent in a technical field
• 5+ years in electronics/semi-automated manufacturing with high mix, low volume
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and quality systems
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

• Optimize yield, productivity and efficiency through continuous improvement
• Develop, maintain and analyze process data for equipment and processes
• Create and update work instructions and manufacturing standards
• Support ECNs and other engineering-driven process changes
• Validate changes with testing and data analysis
• Collaborate with NPD for new product introductions and validation
• Lead DFx reviews with cross-functional teams to enable successful new products

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

DOE

Lean manufacturing

OEE

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering change management

DFx reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IPC standards

ISO standards

AS9100

Job description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role analyzes manufacturing processes, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, and implements solutions through process design, equipment and tooling development, data analysis, and engineering change management. The Manufacturing Process Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to support new product introductions, process validation, root cause investigation, and operational excellence initiatives aimed at improving process capability, yield, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize process yield, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven decision making.
• Develop, maintain, validate, and analyze process data for new and existing equipment, products, and manufacturing processes to support quality, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Generate, update, and maintain work instructions, process standards, and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and other engineering-driven process changes.
• Validate process changes through testing, data analysis, and production trials, and update associated documentation to ensure effective implementation and compliance with quality requirements.
• Participate in the New Product Development (NPD) process to evaluate concepts, support prototype testing, and ensure successful transition of products into manufacturing.
• Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Product, and Quality Engineering teams to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews and ensure successful implementation of new products and engineering changes.
• Identify, develop, and lead the implementation of new and enhanced manufacturing and electronic assembly capabilities.
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids, including supplier selection and coordination as required.
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation to support design verification, design validation, process validation, pre-production, and production activities.
• Drive engineering prototype builds and first article activities, collecting and analyzing data to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to investigate and resolve customer and manufacturing quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using Lean Manufacturing and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive process capability improvements, variation reduction, and manufacturing process stability to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve key manufacturing performance indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, throughput, cycle time, scrap reduction, and productivity.
• Supervise, support, and facilitate operator training related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedural changes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent in a technical field (Materials Science, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience, with increasing responsibilities in an electronics / semi-automated manufacturing environment, particularly in a high mix, low volume facility
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly processes
• Experience in development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems and processes
• Knowledge and experience in Process Automation
• Proficiency/understanding of IPC and ISO standards,
• Able to accomplish root cause analysis and resolve problems on a conceptual and advanced troubleshooting level
• Knowledge of ISO standards, audits, and inspection techniques, and experience with ISO 9001and AS9100 certification in a lead/supporting role
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace
• Fluent domain of the English language: Ability to read, write and speak English well
• Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify or change the job description at any time.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.