Process Development Engineer

KP Staffing; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Staffing is now hiring a Process Development Engineer in Houston, TX to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for a growing operation. The role collaborates with engineering, production, quality, and operations to create repeatable, scalable processes from design through production.

The position emphasizes process documentation, work instructions, and equipment layouts while driving efficiency, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams.
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.
• Experience developing process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches preferred.
• Experience with automation or production equipment improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Support production line setup, workflow, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing layouts.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and consistency.
• Support new product introduction and the transition of designs from engineering into production.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, manufacturing standards, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and production issues.
• Support process validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
• Support automation, tooling, and equipment improvement projects.
• Assist with developing scalable manufacturing processes as production volume increases.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Support the implementation of standardized production methods and best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Assembly methods

Tooling

Fixtures

Production equipment

Process development

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Job description

KP Staffing is now hiring Process Development Engineers in Houston, TX!

The Process Development Engineer will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for a growing Houston manufacturing operation. This role will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams to develop efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes from design through production.

Pay

$96,000 - $110,000/year

Shift

First shift

Duties

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes
• Support production line setup, workflow, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing layouts
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and consistency
• Support new product introduction and the transition of designs from engineering into production
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, manufacturing standards, and procedures
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and production issues
• Support process validation and continuous improvement activities
• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements
• Support automation, tooling, and equipment improvement projects
• Assist with developing scalable manufacturing processes as production volume increases
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Support the implementation of standardized production methods and best practices

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes
• Support manufacturing launches and new product introduction
• Improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Partner effectively with engineering and production teams
• Develop manufacturing documentation and work instructions
• Support tooling, fixtures, automation, and production equipment
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and process-related issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, or a related environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles
• Experience developing process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards
• Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches preferred
• Experience with automation or production equipment improvements preferred
• Preferred experience within industrial equipment, modular manufacturing, prefabrication, electrical/mechanical systems, or a related manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a growing and evolving manufacturing operation

Job Type

Direct Hire