Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Odessa

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The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a key technical leader within the Engineering department, responsible for driving strategic improvements to manufacturing operations across product lines. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in process development, and cross-functional collaboration to scale production capabilities. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer leads high-impact initiatives, mentors junior engineers, and plays a critical role in advancing the company’s automation, quality, and productivity goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the development, optimization, and scaling of complex manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Design and implementation of advanced fixtures, tooling, and automation systems for welding, CNC machining, and assembly operations.

• Identify, justify, and implement strategic process improvements that reduce cost, increase throughput, and enhance quality.

• Define and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.

• Develop and standardize robust documentation and work instructions.

• Lead configuration management activities and executing engineering changes.

• Maintain and improve ERP-integrated manufacturing data such as BOMs and routings.

• Provide engineering support to shop floor, vendors, and other departments.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, DraftSight, and other design and simulation tools.
• Skill and knowledge of CNC machining, welding processes, robotic automation.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production control methodologies.
• Experience in automation of manual processes.
• Experience in CNC programming, robotic programming, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Proven track record with manufacturing process development, automation, and capital projects.
• Prior experience in high-mix, low-volume environments is a plus.
• CAM software (e.g., Mastercam) and robotic welding programming experience are a plus.
• ERP system experience (Global Shop, Syteline, SAP, etc.) strongly .
• Teamwork oriented, open office environment.
• PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs must be worn while in the shop.

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