Mfg Engineer Lead Sr

EPITEC; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 69.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

EPITEC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer for a 100% onsite role in San Antonio, TX. The engineer will support a high-volume automotive/truck assembly operation, troubleshoot downtime and defects, and lead root-cause analyses and improvements.

The role requires hands-on plant-floor experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with PFMEA, standard work, KAIZEN, and drawings. First shift expectations apply, with potential overtime on demand.

Competenze

• Senior-level manufacturing or process engineering experience in high-volume automotive environments.
• Hands-on plant-floor support for production and assembly lines.
• Experience with PFMEA, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide hands-on engineering support for high-volume automotive/truck assembly.
• Troubleshoot downtime, defects, and process issues on the line.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Improve line balance, standard work, process flow, and efficiency.
• Develop PFMEAs, standard work, OPLs, and Kaizen docs.
• Coordinate with vendors and support installation, validation, and buyoffs.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Conoscenze

Senior-level Mfg Eng

Process Engineering

Automotive Manufacturing

Downtime Troubleshooting

Kaizen/Continuous Improvement

Reading Engineering Drawings

Cross-functional Communication

Strumenti

PFMEA/FMEA

MS Office

CAD / 3D Design

Power BI

Minitab

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX | 100% Onsite

Pay: $50–$60/hour, based on experience

Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility for extension

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM

We are seeking Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineers to support a high-volume vehicle manufacturing operation in San Antonio, TX. This is a hands-on, plant-floor engineering role ideal for engineers with strong automotive manufacturing and assembly experience who enjoy solving problems directly within production.

You will work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other Engineering teams to resolve downtime and quality issues, improve manufacturing processes, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on engineering support for a high-volume automotive/truck assembly operation
• Troubleshoot production downtime, manufacturing defects, and process issues
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Improve line balancing, standardized work, process flow, and overall manufacturing efficiency
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, standardized work instructions, OPLs, Kaizen documentation, and other process documentation
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings
• Design or implement fixtures, tooling, lift assists, and other assembly aids
• Manage small-to-medium manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Coordinate with vendors and support purchasing, installation, validation, and customer/Operations buyoff
• Participate in cross-functional production and Real Time Management meetings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost

What We’re Looking For

• Senior-level Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
• Strong experience within automotive, truck, vehicle, or similar high-volume manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience supporting production/assembly operations
• Demonstrated experience resolving downtime and quality defects
• Experience with PFMEA/FMEA, root‑cause analysis, corrective action, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, lift assists, or assembly aids
• Strong project ownership and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, Minitab, or Power BI
• 3D design/CAD experience
• Experience managing vendors and manufacturing equipment/tooling projects
• Project management experience

Schedule & Work Environment

• 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX
• First shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Candidates must be flexible for possible overtime on Fridays, weekends, and holidays as production needs require
• PPE required, including safety-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection

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