Structured Contracts Specialist

SGS Consulting; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a manufacturing engineer/industrial engineer to support production operations, improve safety and quality, and drive cost reductions. You will develop documentation, lead continuous improvement projects, and analyze processes to maximize efficiency in a demanding Texas environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to implement new manufacturing processes and technologies while ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental

Qualifications

• 2+ years 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, 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 Design

Process Optimization

Productivity Metrics

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Cross-functional

Communication

MS Excel

ERP/MES Systems

Education

2+ years in manufacturing/engineering environment

Tools

ERP/MES

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