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Manufacturing Engineer

Sugar Land, United States💼 Full-time💰 $70–$110,000🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-28

Core

Design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and techniques to manufacture products cost-effectively, utilizing LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Process/Production/Technology)

Builds

Manufacturing processes, production techniques, and technology roadmaps for new and existing products

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Mechanical engineering

Required skills

Root cause analysis, Lean implementation, Six Sigma tools, workflow analysis, time studies, waste reduction, standardization, cross-functional collaboration, leadership in continuous improvement

Preferred skills

SAP proficiency, basic electronics knowledge, engineering drawings interpretation, BOM management

Technologies

SAP, engineering drawings, BOM

Responsibilities

Implement key elements of Lean (standardized work, line balancing, layout optimization, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S, TPM, cell design, quick changeover); Improve process yield, cycle time, and productivity; Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues; Evaluate and benchmark best-in-class manufacturing techniques; Establish pilot testing and scale-up plans for new technologies; Monitor and reduce process costs.

Seniority

Mid-level (3-6 years experience)

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