Manufacturing Engineer
Grapevine, TX - USA
Job Summary
Quench is seeking an experiencedManufacturing Engineer to lead process design optimization and continuous improvement efforts within the refurbishment operation at our Grapevine Texas facility. This role is responsible for owning refurbishment processes end to end driving Lean implementation and delivering measurable improvements in safety quality delivery inventory and productivity.
The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a technical leader on the shop floor working closely with production quality and operations leadership to standardize work eliminate waste improve first pass yield and increase throughput. This role requires the ability to operate independently identify problems proactively and execute solutions with minimal supervision. The position reports to the Director of Refurbishment.
Key Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve refurbishment processes for filtered water systems including bottle free water coolers ice machines sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers
Design and implement scalable repeatable processes that improve safety quality throughput and cost
Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S implementation Kaizen events value stream mapping standard work and Kanban systems
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks yield losses failure trends and process variation
Drive root cause analysis for quality and reliability issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Develop and maintain detailed work instructions process documentation visual standards and training materials
Train coach and support production teams on standard work and process changes
Partner with quality supply chain and operations teams to support new product introductions process changes and issue resolution
Act as a technical point of contact for refurbishment related process decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing or refurbishment environment with demonstrated ownership of process improvement initiatives
Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S Kaizen value stream mapping Kanban and standard work
Proven ability to identify problems analyze data and implement durable process improvements
Comfortable working directly on the shop floor in a fast paced hands-on environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and accountability
Self-motivated disciplined and capable of operating with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and data driven analysis tools
Physical ability to stand walk climb ladders and safely handle tools and equipment as required
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Quench provides office water solutions with efficient bottleless water coolers. Learn about our cost-effective, eco-friendly water coolers.