Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Processes

About Us:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

The Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Processes will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to ensure efficient production operations while maintaining high quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in automotive manufacturing or heavy equipment industries, with expertise in robotics, PLCs, fabrication, machining and welding processes.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and implement advanced manufacturing processes and systems. Analyze existing production workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions. Program and integrate robotic systems and PLCs into production lines
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and quality control procedures
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment
• Lead continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing principles
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing transfer activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

When & Where:

Monday-Friday, 6 A.M to 4 P.M.; occasional Saturday work; up to10% travel; arrival and departure time are situational dependent and may change. Must be able to wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols.

What you need to have:

• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities
• Visionary Leader - Able to see the big picture, long-term strategic thinking, problem solving, and building standards
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including assembly, welding, and machining
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of robotics systems, PLC programming, and automation technologies
• 5 -7  years of engineering experience in automotive manufacturing (OEM, Tier 1, or Tier 2 supplier) or heavy equipment/machinery industry
• Ability to use objective reasoning and logic to find root causes to problems, and drive solutions
• Basic to extensive I.E. skills in time and motion analysis, capacity planning 

What would be nice to have:

• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing systems
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus)
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Lean manufacturing, 5S principles, OEE, CAPEX, line design experience preferred

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.