Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean & Automation Focus

Dura-Line; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative and Inclusive Work Cultu

Job summary

Dura-Line in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to assess and enhance operations, drive lean initiatives, and partner with production teams to meet quality, cost, and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes standard work, continuous improvement events (Kaizen, 5Y), and collaboration with suppliers on new product introductions, with career growth and a strong benefits package in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years in production manufacturing; plastics or rubber industry helps.
• 3–5 years managing high-dollar strategic projects.
• Proficient in project management to meet scrap, productivity, CAPEX goals.
• Tech-savvy with automation, digitalization, CAD, ERP/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement events (5Y, Fishbone, Kaizen) to optimize operations.
• Coordinate lean activities; implement standard work and share best practices.
• Standardize and create work instructions and training guides.
• Collaborate with suppliers on new product introductions and testing.
• Investigate issues with root-cause analysis (PFMEA, DMAIC, 5 Whys).
• Support engineering initiatives, upgrades, standardization.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues to reduce downtime.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

ERP/CRM SAP/ODEN

Job description

Dura-Line in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to assess and enhance operations, drive lean initiatives, and partner with production teams to meet quality, cost, and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes standard work, continuous improvement events (Kaizen, 5Y), and collaboration with suppliers on new product introductions, with career growth and a strong benefits package in a supportive, inclusive culture.