Team Lead Industrial Engineering
Schaeffler · Seguin, TX · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Group Leader - Industrial Engineering steers the continuous improvement, development and adjustment of the Schaeffler production system for the assigned part of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Define measures and ensure their implementation to achieve high productivity of the company's core and support production processes.
- Lead crucial engineering processes and contribute to strategic decisions.
- Contribute to the development of the engineering strategy within a core organizational field.
- Steer alignment of capacity demand, budget and investment projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SMT Process Engineers to achieve operational and professional growth goals.
- Assign priorities, balance workloads, and ensure adequate coverage for production, NPI, and improvement activities.
- Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and coaching aligned with organizational objectives.
- Drive improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap, rework, and throughput across SMT lines.
- Track and report key process metrics to management.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field.
- Required: 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
- Required: Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem‑solving methodologies.
- Required: Experience with MES systems, data analytics, or automation initiatives.
- Required: Background in automotive industries.
- Required: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
- Preferred: 3+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing or electronics assembly.
- Preferred: Strong knowledge of SMT processes, materials, and equipment.
- Preferred: Ability to read schematics, BOMs, and PCB fabrication/assembly drawings.
- Preferred: In‑depth knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑J‑STD‑001, and process control methods.
- Preferred: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), or similar certification.
Contact: Ilse Gonzalez, Schaeffler Motion Tech US