Kaspar Outdoors: Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Kaspar Companies
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Description: Primary Function:The Lead Manufacturing Engineer drives continuous improvement and process accountability across CNC and assembly operations. This role is responsible for optimizing job routings, SOPs, and workflows to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase throughput in a high-precision environment.Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Process Optimization & CI: - Drive plant-wide CI initiatives using Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, standard work, etc.) to reduce cycle times and improve process repeatability - Own and improve job routings, work instructions, and standard procedures for machining and assembly - Identify and eliminate waste across CNC machining, composites, and assembly operations - Support engineering change control to ensure routing and BOM accuracy
Cross-Functional Support: - Partner with Design Engineering and CNC Programming to ensure manufacturability and smooth new product introductions - Lead PFMEA and root cause investigations for quality or process failures, and drive corrective actions - Serve as the technical interface between production, engineering, and quality for process-related issues - Work with Operations to implement accountability systems that sustain improvements
Technical Execution: - Develop and implement SOPs for all critical equipment and operator workflows - Coordinate internal and external resources to support equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and tooling design - Utilize knowledge of cutting tools, fixtures, G-code, and inspection methods to improve part quality and first-pass yield - Oversee CNC cell optimization for throughput, cycle time reduction, and operator efficiency - All other duties as assigned
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Skills: - Strong communicator with ability to coach floor teams and drive change - Expert in Lean principles - Deep understanding of CNC machining (especially vertical mills and lathe work) - Proficient with job routings, BOMs, routers, ERP system integration - Capable of reading prints with GD&T and precision tolerances - Comfortable working hands-on with machinists, maintenance, and engineers - Familiar with firearms manufacturing (preferred, not required)
Qualifications: - BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) - 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 in CNC machining environments - Strong knowledge of job routings, work instructions, SOPs, and change control - Experience with Lean/CI tools (certification preferred) - SolidWorks experience; familiarity with CAM software (Mastercam a plus) - Understanding of quality systems, inspection tools, and corrective action processes
Physical Requirements: - Extended periods of sitting and/or walking (33% - 75% of time) - Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10% - 25% of time) - Lifting of up to 25 lbs. occasionally (0% - 33% of time)
Work Environment: - Frequent work in a manufacturing environment where the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, hearing protection and safety shoes is mandatoryRequirements:





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