Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Strivector Corp is a National Staffing and Recruiting agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.

Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role will play an integral part in driving improvements in machine and operator efficiencies while placing a focus on reducing unplanned downtime. The selected candidate will be able make a significant impact from day one and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implement, and optimize machining processes for improved efficiency and quality.
• Create and modify CNC programs using software such as Mastercam, Siemens, Fanuc, or similar.
• Design and select cutting tools, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to enhance production.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, including tooling wear, machine performance, and program inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and design teams to ensure manufacturability of components and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Analyze cycle times, tool life, and machining parameters to drive cost and time efficiencies.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organize, and lead capital improvement projects, including equipment replacements and upgrades, while maintaining positive relationships with external vendors.
• Manage the documentation of both legacy and new manufacturing processes, including work instructions and standard operation procedures.
• Support production by enhancing site capabilities, safety, quality, and utilization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the installation and implementation of new equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with external vendors related to assigned capital improvement projects
• Troubleshoot and lead problem-solving activities to identify root cause issue and propose recommended solutions to both Plant and Division leadership teams
• Leverage both change management & project management skills to plan, organize, and lead various capital improvement projects including equipment replacements and upgrades
• Proactively drive improvements related to the machining and material flow to support production
• Support standardized work definition as well as the workplace design under the consideration of MESH and LEAN requirement

QUALIFICATIONS

Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Lead Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Lead Manufacturing Engineer would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of four (4) years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Machining Applications, including: CNC Programming, Tooling, Methods Development and Fixtures
• Technical knowledge in statistical controls
• Experience in finish applications (i.e., plating, painting, and assembly)
• Experience with SAP
• Bilingual with Spanish

We understand that even if you are a seasoned Lead Manufacturing Engineer you may not have all the skills listed here.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum Experience: (4) years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment


Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Amarillo, Texas, United States
Relocation accepted: Yes