Method Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovative environment

Competitive compensation

Health & well-being

Job summary

LEWA, a world-leading metering and pumping solutions provider and part of the Atlas Copco Group, seeks a Method Engineer in Houston, TX. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration at Greens Road office.

You will develop standardized assembly methods, PFMEA analyses, and line-balancing models, configure lines for pump assembly, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring ISO and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in methods or process engineering
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Experience with Power BI
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized assembly methods, visual work instructions, PFMEA analyses, and line-balancing models to achieve flexible, low-throughput-time production lines.
• Configure new and existing lines for pump assembly and service, specify tooling and equipment.
• Develop processes for accurate material tracking, damage control, and just-in-time replenishment.
• Identify automation or ergonomic enhancements to prevent line stoppages and injuries.
• Implement and monitor poka-yoke solutions, first-time-right processes, and ISO/OSHA requirements to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory adherence.

Skills

PFMEA

Line balancing

Continuous improvement

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

As a Method Engineer, your mission is to develop and maintain standardize assembly methods, optimizing production lines, ensuring quality and regulatory adherence, and leveraging tools to support decision-making while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. You will report to the Operations Manager.

You will

• Develop and maintain standardized assembly methods, visual work instructions, PFMEA analyses, and line-balancing models to achieve flexible , low-throughput-time productions lines.
• Configure new and existing lines for pumo assembly and service, specify tooling and equpment.
• Develop processes for accurate material tracking, damage control, and just-in-time replinishment.
• Identify automation or ergonomic ehancements to prevent line stoppages and injuries
• Implement and monitor poka-yoke solutions, first-time-right processes, and ISO/OSHA requirements to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory adherence.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have a minimum of 5 years of experience or methods or process engineering

• Prior experience working with large-scale industrial pumos or related equipment preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Experience with Power BI
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 140001, and ISO 450001 standards

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Greens Road office in Houston, TX.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

LEWA is a world-leading brand offering complete metering systems, as well as process diaphragm, metering, lobe, centrifugal, twin screw and internal gear pumps. We produce cutting-edge engineering solutions to fulfil a vast array of metering, conveyance and mixing requirements. With our innovative technologies critical to safety and efficiency, we support our customers in the production of petrochemicals, chemicals and detergents, plastics, cosmetics, and the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors. Other specialist applications include marine, biotechnology, energy solutions, and gas odorization. LEWA is part of the Atlas Copco Group. Visit the LEWA website.