Process Engineer

Do you believe improvement happens at the machine, not at the desk? Are you driven to bring new parts online fast and make the gains stick? Does building standard work for precision rifle manufacturing at a family-centric company with deep roots appeal to you? Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you? Then Horizon Firearms, part of the Kaspar Outdoors family, is right for you! About Horizon Firearms Horizon Firearms is part of Kaspar Outdoors, a Texas family of precision manufacturing brands that also includes iota Outdoors and Stiller Actions. Founded in 2012, we build custom long-range, bolt-action rifles - assembled from the finest components, perfected by hand, and guaranteed to shoot .5 MOA. We are one of the fastest-growing firearms brands in America, a two-time Aggie 100 honoree that has more than doubled its production rate in recent years, with operations in Bryan/College Station (BCS) and Shiner, TX. The Role The Process Engineer develops, standardizes, and improves manufacturing processes across the plant. You'll work with programming, machining, and quality to bring new parts online efficiently, increase throughput, reduce waste, and make sure improvements stick. This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. What You'll Do Process Development & Launch Develop and document manufacturing processes for new parts, including routings, work instructions, and standard work Lead process prove-out and support a clean handoff from engineering to production Design and improve fixtures and workholding in collaboration with CNC programming Support capital equipment justification, installation, and runoff Lead lean initiatives including 5S, kaizen events, and value stream mapping Reduce cycle times, setup times (SMED), and process bottlenecks Partner with quality on scrap and rework reduction and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) Troubleshooting & Production Support Troubleshoot day-to-day process, tooling, and equipment issues on the floor Lead root cause analysis on recurring production problems and implement permanent fixes Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and OEE tracking to target improvement efforts Standardize best practices across machines, shifts, and operators Maintain accurate process documentation and routings in the ERP system What You Bring Technical Strong understanding of CNC machining (milling and turning) and metal fabrication processes Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, kaizen, VSM, SMED) Solid blueprint reading and understanding of GD&T CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar) for fixture and layout design Data analysis skills for time studies, capacity planning, and OEE Practical Floor-first mindset: improvement happens at the machine, not at the desk Ability to lead change and build buy-in with machinists and operators Bias for practical, sustainable solutions over complicated ones Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in a machining or fabrication environment Demonstrated improvements in cycle time, setup time, or scrap reduction Hands-on experience with fixturing, workholding, and process documentation Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher Exposure to automation or robotics What Success Looks Like New parts launch on time with capable, documented processes Throughput improves without adding hours or headcount Improvements stick because operators helped build them Downtime, scrap, and setup times trend down over time Manufacturing floor environment (PPE required) Mix of office/desk work and hands-on shop floor time Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs Kaspar Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Horizon Firearms