Process Development Principal Engineer

Dell Technologies•TX, TX

7d•$119,200 - $163,900

About The Position

The Process Development Principal Engineer is responsible for determining the operations required for product assembly and testing by reviewing specifications and engineering data, then developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. The role works with ODM manufacturing partners and cross-functional engineering teams on factory readiness, process optimization, capacity expansion, and new product introduction projects. The engineer develops and qualifies manufacturing processes for hardware assembly, testing, and integration at ODM facilities; leads factory infrastructure, IT, automation, and capacity expansion projects through implementation, qualification, and handoff; and reviews capital equipment proposals, tooling investments, and factory capacity plans. The position also drives continuous improvement, analyzes manufacturing performance, ensures adherence to process and quality standards, evaluates emerging technologies, leads root-cause and corrective-action work, and provides technical leadership across manufacturing projects. The role supports operations in Mexico 3–4 days a week and is based in El Paso, Texas.

Requirements

Fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across global manufacturing teams and supplier organizations.
8+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Technical Project Management within high-volume manufacturing environments.
Must support ODM manufacturing operations in Mexico 3–4 days a week.
Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, including process flow analysis, production line balancing, facility layout optimization, and operational performance analysis.
Experience working with ODM or contract manufacturing in a fast-paced electronics or high-tech manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability across internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and implement manufacturing processes for hardware assembly, testing, and integration at ODM partner facilities.
Drive ODM partner accountability for approved capital projects, equipment installations, and production-readiness milestones.
Lead factory infrastructure, IT, automation, and capacity expansion projects from concept development through implementation, qualification, and operational handoff.
Review and validate capital equipment proposals, tooling investments, and factory capacity plans for alignment with business requirements, cost targets, schedules, and return-on-investment objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity with ODM operational and engineering teams.
Analyze manufacturing performance data and identify opportunities to optimize production flow, equipment utilization, cycle time, yield, and operational efficiency.
Monitor manufacturing operations for compliance with approved process standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
Design, deploy, and sustain efficient production and business processes supporting manufacturing, material replenishment, and order fulfillment.
Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and process methodologies for use in ODM factory operations and infrastructure.
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective-action initiatives addressing process, quality, capacity, and operational challenges.
Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance for manufacturing projects, supporting cross-functional teams and ODM engineering resources.
Manage complex, high-impact engineering assignments involving new product introductions, capacity expansion, process optimization, and factory readiness.
Collaborate with New Product Introduction, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and ODM partners to support product launches and ongoing production.