Manufacturing Technician

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Assembly, LLC in Houston is seeking a process engineer to provide engineering support to production lines, improve assembly processes, and train operators in efficient methods.

This role requires hands-on experience with time studies, line balancing, lean production, and a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, and SAP. A2-year degree is required with preference for a B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree with 2 years of process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform time studies and line balancing on assembly lines.
• Support facility layout and improvement projects.
• Train operators on assembly processes.
• Propose and implement improvements to products, processes, and procedures.
• Design and implement new tools to improve quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with Test and Quality Engineers to reduce cycle-time and resolve issues.
• Assist in NPI and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide production floor support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time studies

Line balancing

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Six Sigma

Communication

Organization

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP

Job description

This position is responsible for providing process engineering support to the production lines and improving assembly processes. Office located in Houston, not remote, hybrid; expected in office during workday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform time studies and line balancing on assembly lines.
• Support facility layout and improvement projects.
• Train operators on assembly processes.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing products, processes, and procedures.
• Design and implement new tools to help improve quality and productivity.
• Work with Test and Quality Engineers to reduce cycle-time and resolve manufacturing issues on a timely basis.
• Assist Process Engineer in NPI (New Product Introduction) and process improvement.
• Provide production floor support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Tact Time Analysis, Lean production methods, KanBan, and lean manufacturing
• Understanding of quality systems such as Six Sigma
• Knowledge of Manufacturing BOM (bill of material) structure
• AutoCAD, Visio, and SAP knowledge
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to function independently and multi-task
• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Associate's degree with 2 years of process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.