Production Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance and sustain manufacturing processes ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives are met.

The role partners with industrial, quality, process, and product engineering teams to drive throughput improvements, reduce variability, and support successful new product introductions. It demands hands-on manufacturing experience and a mindset of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in process design, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement in manufacturing
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, SPC); familiarity with SQL or scripting is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Hands-on in a production environment (lifting, standing, etc.) and able to work extended hours

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes and line layouts to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and waste; implement solutions to increase throughput and reduce cycle time
• Lead root-cause investigations for defects and downtime using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, FMEA)
• Develop, validate, and optimize process flows, SOPs, and operator training materials
• Implement and maintain SPC systems; analyze data to monitor process capability and trends
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and product transfers into manufacturing
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and test equipment
• Identify and drive automation improvements with controls and automation teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement through project proposals and cost-benefit analyses
• Work with quality engineering to define inspection criteria and support FAIs

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SPC

SQL

Scripting

Job description

Salary: USD60000 - USD70000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

We are seeking a Production Engineer.

The person in this role will enhance and sustain manufacturing processes that consistently meet quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives. This role partners closely with industrial, quality, process, and product engineering teams to drive throughput improvements, reduce variability, and support reliable equipment and tooling—while enabling successful new product introductions. The ideal candidate blends strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes and line layouts to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and waste; implement solutions to increase throughput and reduce cycle time
• Lead root-cause investigations for defects and downtime using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, FMEA), ensuring sustainable corrective actions
• Develop, validate, and optimize process flows, work instructions, SOPs, and operator training materials
• Implement and maintain process controls and statistical process control (SPC) systems; analyze production data to monitor process capability and trends
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and product transfers into manufacturing
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to design or specify tooling, fixtures, gauges, and test equipment
• Identify and drive automation improvements in collaboration with controls and automation teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through project proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and execution
• Work with quality engineering to define inspection criteria, support first article inspections (FAI), and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Provide technical support during production escalations, product launches, and critical events
• Mentor technicians and operators on engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Track and report key manufacturing metrics (OEE, first-pass yield, throughput, scrap, downtime) and deliver actionable improvement plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in process design, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, SPC); familiarity with SQL or scripting is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• High attention to detail and commitment to precision
• Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment (including lifting, standing, and navigating equipment areas)
• Flexibility to support production needs, including occasional extended hours

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to machinery, tools, and moderate noise levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Frequent standing, bending, and movement throughout the facility