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Senior Manufacturing Engineer NPI - Night Shift

International Motors · San Antonio, TX

Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at International Motors (automotive) in San Antonio, TX.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, FMEA

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 44 live postings that list pay, out of 206 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 205 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $85k–$132k, from 44 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 51%
  • ✓ Root cause 47%
  • ✓ Lean 40%
  • ✓ Automation 38%
  • ✓ New product launch 38%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, Minitab, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Product Introduction (MPI) activities for new vehicle programs, engineering changes, and manufacturing process improvements. Evaluate manufacturing impacts of new products, engineering changes, and process modifications. Develop and implement manufacturing process flows for assembly and fabrication operations. Lead manufacturing readiness reviews to ensure personnel, tooling, equipment, documentation, and processes are prepared for launch. Support pilot builds, manufacturing trials, production launches, and ramp-up activities. Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and achieve launch milestones. Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Standard Work Instructions, SOPs, Process Change Requests, and Manufacturing Buy-Off documentation. Create and maintain manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD. Lead time studies, line balancing, labor analysis, and capacity assessments. Develop and maintain labor standards to support workforce planning and manufacturing capacity. Identify tooling, fixtures, gauges, equipment, and infrastructure

requirements

for new product launches. Support station readiness reviews and capital expenditure planning. Coordinate tooling and equipment installation, validation, and startup activities. Support MES and ERP system integration for new products and manufacturing processes. Analyze manufacturing performance data using Excel, Power BI, Minitab, and related engineering tools. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies. Coordinate supplier readiness and support equipment and tooling validation. Communicate project status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership. Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, and operational requirements. Minimum

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience OR Master's degree and no experience OR At least 3 years of product manufacturing experience Additional

Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, NPI, MPI, or production launch support. Experience in automotive, heavy-duty truck, or high-volume manufacturing environments. Experience supporting NPI and production launch activities. Experience with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Working knowledge of CAD software, including AutoCAD. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, JIT, ergonomics, cycle-time analysis, line balancing, and facility layout. Experience developing PFMEAs, process flows, standard work, and manufacturing documentation. Experience with time studies, labor analysis, and capacity planning. Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Heavy-duty truck manufacturing experience is preferred. Experience with assembly and fabrication operations is preferred. Experience with LN ERP, Teamcenter, NX, Power BI, or Minitab is a plus. Experience with tooling/equipment implementation, automation, manufacturing systems integration, pilot builds, and launch readiness is preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus. Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience. Company Overview About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehic

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Position Overview The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer - Night Shift is responsible for leading manufacturing readiness activities supporting new product introductions, engineering changes, and production launches within assembly and fabrication operations at the San Antonio manufacturing facility. The role requires collaboration across Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and supplier teams to ensure manufacturing readiness throughout the product development and launch lifecycle. As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027. This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements. Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

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