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Process Engineer

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment layouts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Lead root-cause analysis, equipment validation, GMP compliance, change control, and continuous improvement activities. Write work instructions, participate in PFMEA and control plan development, apply statistical methods, and coordinate with production and customers to ensure efficient production methods and specifications are met.
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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Process Engineer located in Austin , TX.

Reporting to the Manager the Process Engineer role would be  responsible for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold up a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques
  • Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.
  • Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
  • Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skills. Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
  • May be involved in development and update of PFMEA for new products
  • May participate in control plan development
  • Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g., specifications, procedures,)
  • Analyzes and  designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
  • Coordinates with customers to determine product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.
  • Provides information for management decisions from a technical and technical cost perspective.
  • Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
  • Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor degree in Manufacturing , industrial or Mechanical industry or equivalent 5+ years of experience in related field or equivalent experience and training.
  • Good communication skills and excellent relational skills.
  • Experience with equipment validation  , GMP compliance and  change control processes for manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Able to run and explain simulations.

Scope / Impact

  • Impacts immediate (daily or weekly) operations of the team or functional area. Executes and may provide input to functional processes or technologies. Assists in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area. Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives.

Decision Making / Discretion

  • Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives; may make decisions absent management supervision using broad guidelines.

Supervision / Leadership

  • Normally receives general instructions on routine work but can work independently, and in some cases may supervise/ oversee others.
  • Identifies own development needs and works toward them.

Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

Physical Demands: 

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, handle small components and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 07-22-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-31-2026 Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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