Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Onward Technologies Limited; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies Limited seeks an experienced Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to lead planning, design, and ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Dallas. You will shape plant layouts, process maps, and material flows, driving Lean improvements and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, scalable operations.

The role covers equipment installation, validation, and start-up, with a focus on capacity planning, SOPs, and KPI development for production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting new plant launches, facility expansions, or production line installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead new plant setup projects from concept through production launch.
• Develop facility layouts, manufacturing cell layouts, and material flow strategies.
• Define equipment placement, utility requirements, workstation design, storage locations, and production flow.
• Coordinate facility readiness activities with Operations, Facilities, EHS, IT, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and start-up activities.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes for new production lines.
• Develop process maps, SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Establish line balancing, takt time, cycle time, and manpower requirements.
• Create MBOMs, routing structures, and process flow documentation.
• Perform process validation and capability studies prior to production launch.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement studies, and labor optimization assessments.
• Perform capacity analysis and production throughput modeling.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean Manufacturing improvements.
• Lead Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Improve productivity, quality, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
• Support pilot builds, pre-production activities, and production ramp-up.
• Establish KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop staffing models and operating procedures for production teams.
• Monitor launch performance and implement corrective actions to meet production targets.
• Work closely with suppliers and equipment vendors during installation and startup.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, Process Validation, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Support implementation of ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS teams to ensure safe workstation and process design.

Skills

Plant Layout & Facility Design

Material Flow Analysis

Time Studies & Work Measurement

Capacity Planning

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MES systems knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FactoryCAD

Visio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to lead and support the planning, design, implementation, and operational launch of new manufacturing facilities. This role will be responsible for plant layout development, production line design, process optimization, equipment installation, capacity planning, workflow design, and production ramp-up activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with hands-on manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.

About the Role

The ideal candidate: A hands-on manufacturing professional who has successfully participated in greenfield plant setups, brownfield expansions, facility relocations, assembly line installations, factory transfers, or major capacity expansion projects, with the ability to take a manufacturing operation from concept through full-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Plant & Facility Setup
• Lead new plant setup projects from concept through production launch.
• Develop facility layouts, manufacturing cell layouts, and material flow strategies.
• Define equipment placement, utility requirements, workstation design, storage locations, and production flow.
• Coordinate facility readiness activities with Operations, Facilities, EHS, IT, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and start-up activities.
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Design and implement manufacturing processes for new production lines.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Establish line balancing, takt time, cycle time, and manpower requirements.
• Create Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs), routing structures, and process flow documentation.
• Perform process validation and capability studies prior to production launch.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement studies, and labor optimization assessments.
• Perform capacity analysis and production throughput modeling.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean Manufacturing improvements.
• Lead Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Improve productivity, quality, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
• Production Ramp-Up Support
• Support pilot builds, pre-production activities, and production ramp-up.
• Establish KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop staffing models and operating procedures for production teams.
• Monitor launch performance and implement corrective actions to meet production targets.
• Work closely with suppliers and equipment vendors during installation and startup.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, Process Validation, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Support implementation of ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS teams to ensure safe workstation and process design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting new plant launches, facility expansions, or production line installations.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Plant Layout & Facility Design
• Material Flow Analysis
• Time Studies & Work Measurement
• Capacity Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with manufacturing ERP/MES systems.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, Visio, or layout planning software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience launching greenfield or brownfield manufacturing facilities.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in automated assembly, HVAC, industrial equipment, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMA, APQP, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• PMP certification is a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

Key Deliverables (First 12 Months): Completed plant layout and facility workflow design. Production line design and implementation. Material flow and warehouse optimization strategy. SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation. Equipment commissioning and validation reports. Capacity model and manpower planning. Successful pilot builds and production ramp-up. Lean manufacturing roadmap with measurable productivity improvements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.