The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in supporting two new production lines, ensuring they operate efficiently, reliably, and safely. This position focuses on line support, process optimization, and continuous improvement, while also contributing to future facility expansion, capital projects, and the development and enhancement of work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for assembly manufacturing lines, ensuring teams have the necessary tools, materials, and information to complete work correctly and efficiently.
Evaluate existing production processes to identify issues, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities related to quality, throughput, safety, and ergonomics.
Develop, update, and maintain clear and accurate work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and repeatable production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan future layouts, equipment needs, materials flow, and processes for a second building and additional lines.
Lead and support capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, including defining requirements, evaluating options, and assisting with implementation and validation of new equipment and systems.
Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive process optimization and waste reduction across the production lines.
Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to improve efficiency, balance workloads, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
Perform root cause failure analysis on production issues and defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.
Use FMEA and other structured problem-solving tools to assess process risks and improve process robustness and reliability.
Analyze and track key performance indicators, including defect rates, production output, utilization, scrap, and yield, to support data-driven decision-making.
Implement and sustain 5S practices and other lean tools on the production floor to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
Support the development, improvement, and standardization of processes and procedures, with a focus on enhancing existing methods while also creating new ones as needed.
Collaborate closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and process changes.
Participate in and lead kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, defect reduction, and productivity gains.
Leverage ERP systems (such as SAP) to support production planning, materials management, and performance tracking.
Essential Skills
Ideally 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of experience with an associate degree, or 9-10+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
Strong experience in manufacturing engineering within an assembly manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles and tools.
Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
Proficiency in conducting root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with 5S implementation and sustaining lean practices on the production floor.
Demonstrated ability to perform time studies and analyze workflow for efficiency improvements.
Proven experience in scrap reduction, defect tracking, and process optimization.
FMEA experience for assessing process risks and improving reliability.
Experience using ERP systems, with SAP preferred.
Ability to analyze and track defect rates, production output, utilization rates, scrap, and yield for continuous improvement.
Experience supporting or managing CapEx projects in a manufacturing environment.
Strong data analysis skills to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience developing and improving work instructions and standard operating procedures, with a focus on enhancing existing processes and developing new ones as needed.
Experience in kaizen events and structured continuous improvement activities.
Familiarity with layout planning, equipment selection, and materials flow design for new or expanding facilities.
Comfort working in a growing operation with new lines and increased automation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, including line support, process documentation, future planning, and capital projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.
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