Process Improvement and Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Selma, Texas, United States. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel. U.S. Person status is required for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Company

hirify.global is a multinational industrial company specializing in advanced technology and polymer expertise.

What you will do

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce cost, waste, cycle time, and process variation while improving safety and product quality.
• Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics, including cycle time, yield, scrap rate, and OEE, using statistical analysis, process capability studies, and SPC.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies, control measures, equipment layouts, mechanical piping drawings, electrical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Develop and manage capital projects, including equipment procurement and coordination with supply chain, engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Lead process validation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive measures, and technical troubleshooting for process-related issues.
• Develop SOPs and work instructions, train production teams, and provide guidance on new processes, procedures, and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of process optimization, automation, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process modeling, statistical analysis, and simulation software.
• Experience implementing control methodology on PLC and HMI platforms, and the ability to read, interpret, and draft control-system and electrical-wiring schematics.
• Working knowledge of CAD design requirements, mechanical design, electrical engineering codes and standards, process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• U.S. Person status is required under applicable ITAR regulations. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an environment focused on continuous learning, technological solutions, diversity, and decision-making at the point of impact.
• Eligible employees receive health insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, a 401(k) savings plan, life and disability insurance, and tuition assistance.
• Employment is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.