Onsite Manufacturing Project Engineer — CAD & Lean

Artha Nexgen; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Nexgen in Texas is seeking an Onsite Manufacturing Project Engineer to drive throughput improvements, reduce downtime, and provide hands-on engineering support, CAD-driven designs, and coordination with offshore resources.

The role involves prototyping, testing, collaborating with local vendors, and leading multiple projects with weekly updates, while ensuring standard work and training processes align with plant needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixture design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver solutions under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional and global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for improvement projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Obtain CAD models, drawings, and specifications for tools and fixtures.
• Prototype and test designed solutions to validate effectiveness.
• Work with local vendors to manufacture and implement solutions.
• Provide engineering input for custom plant solutions and NPIs.
• Act as primary liaison between client teams and offshore engineers and manage multiple projects.
• Provide weekly progress updates and status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication across time zones with offshore teams.
• Analyze downtime causes and propose solutions to reduce downtime.
• Support initiatives to improve standard work and on-the-job training processes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Employment Type: Contract/ Full Time – 10 months with possible extension for long term 1-2 years

Role Overview:

The Onsite Manufacturing Project Engineer will play a critical role in driving improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime significantly. This position involves hands-on engineering support, mechanical design, and coordination with offshore resources to deliver robust solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and tooling capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Engineering Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements for improvement projects.
• Get CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for tools, fixtures, and process enhancements.
• Support prototyping and testing of designed solutions.
• Work with local vendors to manufacture and implement designed solutions.
• Provide engineering expertise for custom solutions addressing plant needs and NPIs (New Product Introductions).

Project Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between client teams and offshore engineers.
• Prioritize and manage multiple small/medium and large projects simultaneously for deployment
• Provide weekly progress updates, documentation, and status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across time zones with offshore teams.
• Analyze downtime causes and propose solutions to reduce downtime.
• Support initiatives to improve standard work and on-the-job training processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixture design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver solutions under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional and global collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.

Work Schedule for All Roles:

• On-site presence required Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Meetings may occur after shift (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
• Occasional Friday/Saturday work for major cutovers and installations.