Manufacturing Process Engineer: From Concept to Production

Tekshapers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and workstations to support safe, efficient production. You will partner with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and robust processes for successful product launches.

Key responsibilities include leading process development from concept through production, creating PFMEA and Control Plans, supporting equipment commissioning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Process Flow Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, procure, install, and validate manufacturing workstations and equipment ranging from manual assembly stations to fully automated production and test systems.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to product engineering teams to improve manufacturability, reduce production costs, and optimize assembly processes.
• Design, document, and implement safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead manufacturing process development from concept through production launch.
• Support equipment commissioning, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process issues during launch and production.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to establish process controls and ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train operators and technicians on manufacturing equipment, processes, and standard work.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Support assembly process development, tooling selection, fixture design, and automation integration.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, capable, and ready for seamless transfer to Operations.

Job description

Tekshapers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and workstations to support safe, efficient production. You will partner with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and robust processes for successful product launches.

Key responsibilities include leading process development from concept through production, creating PFMEA and Control Plans, supporting equipment commissioning,