Structured Contracts Specialist

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Austin, TX is seeking a manufacturing engineer to support engineering activities that raise safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance in production operations.

You will develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, process flows, and production layouts, while contributing to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and optimization efforts across the line.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial engineering, production support, or engineering technician environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance within production operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and production layouts.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze production processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality and production concerns.
• Assist with capacity planning, line balancing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

Skills

Lean Methodology

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Excel Proficiency

Strong Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety & Quality Focus

Tools

ERP/MES Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance within production operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and production layouts.
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze production processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality and production concerns.
• Assist with capacity planning, line balancing, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

Skills:

• Lean Methodology — intermediate level; applying lean principles to reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manufacturing Design and Methodology — intermediate level; supporting process development, tooling implementation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Manufacturing Process Optimization — intermediate level; analyzing and improving production processes to enhance quality, productivity, and equipment utilization
• Productivity and Performance — intermediate level; tracking operational metrics and implementing improvements to achieve manufacturing targets.
• Continuous Improvement — developing level; identifying opportunities for process enhancements and participating in Kaizen events and improvement projects.
• Problem Solving — developing level; diagnosing manufacturing issues and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, or process optimization projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or manufacturing tracking systems is a plus

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial engineering, production support, or engineering technician environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence