Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean Improvements & Launch

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating launches, improving processes, resolving problems, and training personnel while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring BOM accuracy. Strong CAD/SolidWorks skills and welding experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOM’s and the manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Action oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and solutions oriented when building processes and solving problems.
• Direct, concise communication stills (verbal and written)
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities.
• Bias for action, stellar work ethics and desire to achieve excellence.
• Control ECN’s and evaluate the manufacturability of said ECN’s
• CAD, SolidWorks control
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Lean Principles

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating launches, improving processes, resolving problems, and training personnel while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring BOM accuracy. Strong CAD/SolidWorks skills and welding experience are valued.