Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Cook up and direct major capital projects associated with fabrication activities.
• Serve as a liaison between production, maintenance, and contract personnel for the installation and start-up of fabrication equipment and process projects.
• Lead and support engineering activities and designs focused on equipment utilization and optimization to improve throughput, quality, and reliability.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance programs for fabrication equipment in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Support robotic activities, including implementation, programming, and integration of robotic cells into existing manufacturing processes.
• Participate in training activities, run-at-rate confirmations, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) run-offs to validate processes and ensure readiness for production.
• Contribute to quoting new business that utilizes similar manufacturing methods by providing process, equipment, and cost-related input.
• Support activities that define and support future strategy for growth of the fabrication business, including process capability and technology enhancements.
• Support cell supervision, material planning, and production scheduling to ensure efficient flow of work and optimal use of resources.
• Contribute to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure robust launch and ongoing control of new and existing products.
• Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Develop and maintain part control plans to ensure consistent quality and compliance with customer requirements.
• Drive yield improvement initiatives by analyzing scrap, rework, and process variation and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform detailed process analysis and root cause investigations for repeat issues such as Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and Change Control Notices (CCNs), and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong manufacturing engineering and process engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in manufacturing and inspection.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including setup, operation, and process optimization.
• Able to coordinate and manage capital projects in a production environment.
• Experience working with fabrication equipment and related processes.
• Capability to develop and support preventive maintenance programs for production equipment.
• Experience with process analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Able to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and external contractors.

Skills

• Experience with machine design and development or modification of production equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and relevant engineering analysis tools.
• Experience working with casting and/or extrusion processes.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments or with automotive customers.
• Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements and documentation.
• Experience supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
• Exposure to robotic implementation, programming, and cell integration.