Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process design, workflow optimization, continuous improvement, and capital procurement initiatives for a premier manufacturing facility.
In this role, you will act as a primary technical resource driving plant efficiency, evaluating product manufacturability, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and applying Lean/Kaizen methodologies to optimize output and control costs.
Key Responsibilities- Process & Layout Optimization: Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, workflow layouts, tooling, and equipment utilization to maximize plant efficiency and support TAKT time requirements.
- New Product Introduction & Costing: Review specifications, bid proposals, and engineering changes to establish manufacturability, tooling requirements, product costing, and labor routings.
- Capital & Equipment Management: Manage capital equipment planning, justification, procurement, setup, and troubleshooting (including CNC programming and tool design/selection).
- Continuous Improvement & Lean: Lead Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, scrap reduction projects, line balancing, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality, Materials, Safety, and Design teams to resolve daily manufacturing issues and mentor operations personnel.
Qualifications & Requirements- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial production plant environment.
- Lean & Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience with Lean/Flow Manufacturing, formal problem-solving methods, financial controls/costing, and labor routings.
- Equipment & Software Knowledge: Working knowledge of CNC/programming, tool design, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio).
- Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, lead projects, and present technical information effectively.
- Working Conditions: Ability to work in a plant environment across flexible shift schedules when required to support production teams and meetings; limited travel as needed.
Additional Skills(none specified)
AllSTEM Representative Contact InfoAccount Executive: IN HOUSE
Branch Phone: (909) 244-1777
Location: Houston, TX
