Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Lean Leader

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives, automation, and continuous improvement. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑effective, scalable solutions that meet ISO, UL, OSHA, and FDA‑like standards when applicable.

This role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma expertise, data‑driven decision making, and mentorship of juniors, with in‑office presence at the new plant site during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Standard Work, process mapping, and SPC.
• Proficient with CAD software, ERP systems, and MES; experience with digital manufacturing tools and data analytics is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, machine vision, or other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced manufacturing processes and production systems across new and existing product lines.
• Drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enable smart, data‑driven manufacturing and improve operational agility.
• Serve as the technical authority in cross‑functional teams involving operations, quality, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product manufacturability, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Facilitate and lead high‑impact kaizen events, root cause investigations (RCA), and the implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including process flow diagrams, SOPs, work instructions, and training guides to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Optimize production line layouts, material flow, and takt time using Lean methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Own and drive continuous improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, scrap rate, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Lead capital project initiatives including equipment selection, procurement, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ensure all processes and equipment meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, UL, OSHA, FDA as applicable).
• Champion cost reduction strategies through design for manufacturability (DFM), value engineering, and process automation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Mapping

SPC

CAD

ERP

MES

Automation

Robotics

PLC

Data Analytics

Industry 4.0

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

MES

Job description

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives, automation, and continuous improvement. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost‑effective, scalable solutions that meet ISO, UL, OSHA, and FDA‑like standards when applicable.

This role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma expertise, data‑driven decision making, and mentorship of juniors, with in‑office presence at the new plant site during