Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer in Houston, Texas at The Wellboss Company LLC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for assisting the Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead in maintaining efficiency and quality in the manufacturing areas by leveraging their knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer is accountable for the following functions and responsibilities:

• Modeling, simulating, and evaluating parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Mastery of drafting standards including tolerancing of features for machining.
• Robotic system troubleshooting and improvement.
• Develop solutions to solve challenges presented or discovered by the department or the management team.
• Create standard operating procedures for any new technologies implemented in the manufacturing facility.
• Write and maintain any Excel spreadsheets necessary to track key performance indicators.
• Perform cost analysis on projects assigned and create ROI reports.
• Install and maintain all equipment and fixtures created by the department.
• Design or install various electronic and pneumatic components.
• Create models and dimension electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Assemble all racks and devices that are required for processes across the manufacturing facility.
• Research and report on technologies as appointed by the Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with vendors and team members to solve problems.
• Always follow the General Safety Rules of the company as well as safety guidelines within published procedures and report any identified safety hazards to the Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead.
• Always wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Always maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other functions and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The Sr. Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer must at a minimum possess the following:

• 2 yrs. min. experience in manufacturing process improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or technical training in DC circuits or basic machine mechanics.
• 2 yrs. min. Robotic systems experience.
• 2 years of SolidWorks experience required.
• Two to four years of CNC machine set-up/operation experience required.
• Shop math experience required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-pressured, and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language fluently is preferred.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and keep them in a timely manner.
• Ability to travel, 5% or more.
• Ability to take some initiative and learn new technical abilities.