Manufacturing/Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Process Engineer to enhance product quality and optimize production costs. In this dynamic role, you will analyze existing manufacturing systems, develop innovative solutions, and implement best practices to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will manage training initiatives and mentor fellow engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards and local regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production workflows and contribute to a culture of innovation in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems to identify improvement areas and optimize processes.
• Research and test design ideas utilizing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Create documentation for manufacturing processes and ensure safety.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Optimization

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Robotics

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Location: Grapevine, Texas 76051

The ideal Manufacturing/Process Engineer will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles, with a focus on enhancing product quality and reducing production costs. You will be responsible for optimizing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production workflows, and implementing cost-saving measures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Objectives:

• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.
• Evaluate new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards.
• Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local regulations.
• Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects, and mentor fellow engineers and technicians.
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start-up and certification.
• Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data.
• Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Perform process simulations.
• Manage cost and time constraints.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
• Manage advances in robotics to improve capacity, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements.
• Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practices.
• Create and maintain required documentation for manufacturing processes, including flow charts, capacity and utilization studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Establish safety procedures for individuals.
• Design and plan equipment layout.
• Conduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.