Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on leveraging existing manufacturing engineering experience to develop, refine, and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) within an automotive environment. The Manufacturing Process Engineer collaborates closely with product development and failure mode avoidance (FMA) experts to ensure robust manufacturing controls, accurate risk assessments, and compliance with internal standards and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize prior manufacturing engineering experience to create, update, and populate PFMEAs with accurate process steps, potential failure modes, and associated controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development teams to obtain and interpret design inputs required for PFMEAs.
• Locate and review Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) in the internal repository and extract severity ratings and failure effects for use in PFMEAs.
• Work closely with failure mode avoidance (FMA) experts to identify, address, and correct PFMEA audit discrepancies and ensure alignment with internal standards.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing controls to determine whether PFMEA detection methods can be improved and recommend enhancements where appropriate.
• Upload deviation proof and related documentation into required systems such as Jira and E2KS and ensure PFMEAs are updated to the latest standard.
• Obtain supervisor approval and signatures on completed or revised PFMEAs and upload final versions to the FEDE workbench.
• Use tools such as Teamcenter and GSPAS to support process engineering activities and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent PFMEA and process engineering tasks while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements, share status updates, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Experience with failure mode avoidance (FMA) methodologies and PFMEA processes.
• Understanding of installation processes for vehicle parts and related process engineering principles.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering within an automotive or OEM environment.
• Proficiency with GSPAS for process-related activities.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter for managing engineering and process data.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and production processes in original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible to adapt to a dynamic working environment and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development and quality.
• Experience using internal web-based tools and systems to access engineering and process information.

Work Environment

The position is based at a Product Development Center (PDC) located in Dearborn, MI. Core work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and candidates must be available during this time frame. Team members may start earlier or finish later as needed to complete an eight-hour workday. The role operates in a professional, office-based engineering environment that interfaces closely with manufacturing operations and uses tools such as Jira, E2KS, Teamcenter, GSPAS, and Excel. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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