Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role supports plant leadership by improving manufacturing processes and driving cost-saving initiatives. It also involves executing strategic plans in compliance with regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements to help meet business and financial goals. In this role you will: Design & Optimization: Develop and guide cell layouts and manufacturing flows for safety, productivity, ergonomics, and efficiency. Maintain standardized work elements and lead process innovation. Safety Leadership: Identify hazards, ensure equipment meets specs, enforce safety standards, and train teams on safety practices. Continuous Improvement: Lead cost-out and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Drive metrics, visual controls, and accountability in process improvements. Problem Solving: Conduct root cause and failure analysis. Apply and teach critical thinking to improve cost, quality, and performance. Product Development Support: Participate in design reviews and new product development to ensure manufacturability. Lead and track PROLaunch project deliverables and metrics. Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects, manage budgets and timelines, and coordinate communication across teams and stakeholders. Change Management: Drive and sustain process changes using ADKAR and other change management techniques. Capital Planning: Guide equipment selection and develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for new initiatives. Technology & Systems: Use advanced tech to enhance information systems and reduce waste in factory floor data flow. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Three (3) years of engineering experience, including internships. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred. Experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment. Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, 5S, Standard work, visual controls, etc.