Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY

    Seeking a Process Engineer in San Antonio, Texas to design, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for metal-mechanical components and large assemblies, including welded frames, enclosures, and platforms. This role supports equipment, tooling, workflow design, process standardization, and continuous improvement to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Design and optimize plant layouts, material flow, and workstation configurations to improve efficiency and safety.
    • Design and validate jigs, fixtures, gauges, assembly tooling, lift assists, and welding templates.
    • Develop, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, and equipment for sheet metal fabrication, welding (MIG/TIG/robotic), machining, surface preparation, powder/wet coating, and mechanical/electrical assembly.
    • Build and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and standardized work instructions.
    • Implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions and process controls to ensure quality and consistency.
    • Lead Continuous Improvement events such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
    • Partner closely with NPI Engineering for enclosures, tanks, platforms, and structural components; support the First Article Inspection (FAI) for NPIs.
    • Create and release routings, validate BOMs, define tooling requirements, and develop work instructions for new products.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
    • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering within a metal-mechanic or enclosure manufacturing environment.
    • Experience designing tooling, working with welded assemblies, sheet metal systems, and large enclosure structures.
    • Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks/PDM/AutoCAD).
    • Knowledge of process engineering tools: PFMEA, CP, PFD, SOPs, 8D, SPC.
    • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and PLM tools.
    • Skilled in time studies, takt calculations, and line balancing.
    • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred).
    • Excellent communication and collaboration across engineering, production, and leadership teams.
    • Ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams.