ENGINEER PRODUCTION 2

AirReps•WALLER, TX

13d

About The Position

The Production Engineer 2 is responsible for continuously improving manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly; leading cost-reduction initiatives; processing engineering changes; and introducing new products. The role also provides guidance and mentoring to technicians and operations support staff, and executes capital projects and significant activities requiring a multifunctional team. The Production Engineer is expected to be a team player who is results-oriented, dedicated to excellence, and committed to strong work ethics. The position applies practical knowledge typically gained through advanced education and work experience. It performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments independently under general supervision, addressing difficult but not typically complex problems. The role is encouraged to pursue continuous improvement and does not have people-management responsibility. The work takes place in a high-volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment is required, and some areas may have higher noise levels requiring hearing protection. The position involves prolonged sitting and computer work, as well as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and moving, viewing, or transferring products. It may require lifting, carrying, or moving up to 40 pounds and travel of up to 20% for equipment run-off. Essential responsibilities must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or Systems Engineering.
3–5 years of minimum experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, with documented examples of process design and implementation across multiple product families in an assembly HVAC environment preferred, or in the automotive or appliance industry.
Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology, line balancing, and time studies.
Experience with PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, DFA/DFM, operator instructions, and engineering change processes.
Capability to handle multiple projects and coach technicians and others in manufacturing core skills.
Software skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and Mapics.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to guide and mentor less experienced Production Engineers and Production Engineer Technicians.
Ability to understand complete processes and alternative process methods, as well as the product and how it functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak technically on behalf of the team.
Ability to apply sound judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience fabricating or stamping aluminum or steel parts, or experience with tooling, molding, finishing, tubing fabrication, paint, assembly or manufacturing processes, and/or controls.
Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry.
Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Establish continuous improvement goals and execute action plans.
Use lean manufacturing methods to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, workflow improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development, and manufacturing skills development.
Support design of experiments (DOE), 8D problem solving, FMEA, and Kaizen activities.
Work with Design Engineers to revise and sustain HVAC product machines and tooling designs using mechanical engineering principles.
Provide manufacturing technical support to Design Project teams.
Document product designs by preparing cost analyses and reviewing drawings and engineering change requests.
Assist in redesigning internal components to improve long-term system quality and efficiency and reduce cost.
Develop engineering solutions to product-related issues using problem-solving and root-cause-analysis techniques.
Participate in cross-functional teams to launch product or assembly-line modifications, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
Define, plan, and promote activities, including project work, while managing processes and their evolution.
Represent the team within the organization.
Coordinate project work within the department and with other departments to complete projects on time and within budget.
Develop and manage project schedules for existing product or assembly-line launches and design modifications.
Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, develop key suppliers, and foster continuous improvement in equipment uptime, efficiency, and quality.
Provide guidance to technicians and support staff.
Participate in additional projects and perform other duties to support ongoing business needs and day-to-day issues.