Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Efficiency

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes in alignment with product specs and quality standards. The role focuses on process improvements, BOM accuracy on the shop floor, and cross-functional collaboration to drive plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate launches for new or revised products, and apply Lean methods to reduce costs and improve throughput in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach.
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, including production flow and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products and evaluate results.
• Design, develop, test or source tools, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Analyze cost, quality, and efficiency to drive improvements.
• Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams and ensure BOM accuracy on the shop floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain strong communication on projects.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Job description

PJ Trailers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes in alignment with product specs and quality standards. The role focuses on process improvements, BOM accuracy on the shop floor, and cross-functional collaboration to drive plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate launches for new or revised products, and apply Lean methods to reduce costs and improve throughput in a fast-paced