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Manufacturing Engineer Lead

San Antonio, TX 12.0 Months
Contract $60/hour - $65/hour






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Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Ref: AVTXCP14

Position Overview


The client is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team at our Manufacturing Facility. This facility?has the?flexibility to build?Class 6-7 trucks and is currently expanding to a 2nd shift. These positions will be used to bolster 1st Shift while experienced team members train and launch the new shift. The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting daily operations by responding to defects and downtime found during the course of the shift. Engineers manage a Top 10 list of priorities for their customer focusing their efforts on balance, standardization, visualization, elimination of downtime and defects. Priorities for our Engineers projects are as follows: Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Delivery and lastly Cost.

This is Senior Engineer position requiring demonstrated experience in communication, customer relations, problem solving and small to medium project management.

Responsibilities:
Be willing to learn and embrace our Production & Logistics Way of working, the cultural model and methods we utilize to operate our business
Active participation in a cross-functional support team of 4-6 members working together to support Operations in downtime resolution, problem solving, drawings, assembly process and continuous improvement
Active participation in Operations RTMs, Pulse Mtg’s while cascading outcomes to Engineering RTMs. (Real Time Management)
As needed, develop, document and maintain documents that standardize operations, including but not limited to PFMEA, SWI, OPL, Kaizen forms, and other process documents
Participate in corrective actions related to internal or external defects
Manage the Top 10 priorities for your area of the line to include purchasing procedures, light project work, design solutions, vendor management, solution validation and proper buyoffs with customers
On routine or repeat tasks, candidates must be able to operate independently with little guidance while being a positive contributor to a team environment

Skills:
Must have excellent technical, verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in reading and applying Engineering drawings
Computer literacy is required with a familiarity of MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Skills in Excel, Minitab or Power Bi are highly preferred
Project management skills/experience highly preferred
Must lead by example and have a proven record of excellence in attendance, dependability and safety
Must be self-motivated, well organized, flexible and able to handle the pressure of a high-volume operation

PPE Required: Safety Toe shoes, Ear-Plugs, Safety Glasses

Notes:
Onsite
First Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:00pm (possible OT on Fridays as needed)


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

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Manufacturing Engineer Lead


Reference Number: AVTXCP14
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