Process Engineer

Vantran-Industries,-Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantran-Industries, Inc. seeks a Production Engineer to provide hands‑on technical support for transformer manufacturing operations.

You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and overall production performance. You will resolve manufacturing issues, standardize processes, analyze production trends, and communicate data-driven solutions to supervisors and operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/production/ process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting daily production operations and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process flows, visual aids).
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving with ability to identify trends and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to daily transformer manufacturing operations.
• Resolve safety, quality, delivery, or cost issues and improve production flow.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors, leads, and operators.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flows.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and nonconformances.
• Coordinate with Engineering on ECOs and new product introductions.
• Support ISO 9001 quality management systems and audits.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

CAD Software

Job description

Description

The Production Engineer provides hands‑on technical support for daily transformer manufacturing operations. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, and Maintenance, this role improves safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall production performance.

The Production Engineer resolves manufacturing issues, eliminates bottlenecks, standardizes processes, and provides timely technical guidance to supervisors, leads, and operators. This role also proactively analyzes production trends, anticipates recurring issues, and collects, interprets, and clearly communicates the data needed to develop effective, sustainable solutions.

Develop, standardize, and maintain manufacturing documentation while identifying and isolating critical components and process characteristics. Ensure all critical requirements are properly documented, validated, and verified to support product quality, process consistency, and compliance with engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Support daily production goals and schedule attainment.
• Resolve problems affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Provide technical guidance for production personnel.
• Communicate risks and corrective actions during production meetings.
• Ensure manufacturing follows approved specifications and will escalat(e) through the proper channels if needed.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to identify trends, recurring failures, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Transformer Manufacturing Support

Provide technical support for transformer coil manufacturing process, core assembly, lead fabrication, brazing and welding, mechanical assembly, oil processing, electrical testing, final inspection, and RMA operations.

Process Improvement

• Improve throughput, cycle time, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary material movement.
• Conduct time studies, capacity reviews, and workload‑balancing analyses.
• Improve layouts, ergonomics, material flow, and operator accessibility.
• Lead 5S, identify standard work, and initiate clear work instructions.
• Measure and document improvement results.

Manufacturing Documentation

• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process flows, and visual aids.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOMs, and production routings.
• Implement current engineering revisions and remove obsolete documents.
• Establish critical process parameters and quality checkpoints.
• Support operator training and competency programs.

Quality and Root-Cause Analysis

• Investigate defects, process deviations, and recurring production problems.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective‑action activities.
• Support investigations for CAPA, nonconformance, customer complaint, and RMA.
• Improve first‑pass yield and reduce internal defects.
• Support inspections and ISO 9001 audits.
• Verify that corrective actions are effective and sustained.

Manufacturing Readiness

• Review new and revised designs for manufacturability and operator capacity.
• Confirm drawings, materials, tooling, routings, and instructions are ready for production.
• Support prototype builds, new product introductions, and process validation.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Order implementation with all departments.
• Communicate manufacturing concerns and recommendations to Engineering.
• Utilize statistical analysis and problem‑solving methodologies to validate improvements.

Requirements

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Office and manufacturing environment
• Regular interaction with production areas

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting daily production operations and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process flows, and visual work aids.
• Experience performing root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify trends and implement sustainable solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transformer, power distribution equipment, electrical equipment, or other engineered‑to‑order manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 quality management systems and audits.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Certification, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, process capability studies, and validation methodologies.