Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Responsible for

Responsible for the development and support of assembly lines and processes with a focus on continuous improvement that supports first pass yield, productivity, and material cost goals.

Sound engineering skills

• Emphasis on product/part flow
• Ergonomics
• Safety
• Error-proofing principles

Literacy in lean and six sigma principles

Thorough knowledge of lean and six sigma principles and ability to quickly identify waste in manufacturing processes.

Pay & Benefits

Position offers a starting salary range of $86,000 - $110,000 USD Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive

• Direct and coordinate manpower, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages and maximize efficiency
• Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, other records, and reports in order to determine production requirements
• Evaluate production requirements and outputs achieving daily rates in a linear fashion while monitoring product quality to achieve a superior quality reputation
• Coach and hold team leaders accountable for standardized work instructions and quality adherence
• Establish, evaluate, and communicate goals for each area
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts, then coordinating the team leaders/teams to meet these requirements
• Maintain discipline through enforcement of company policies and regulations
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers/team leaders for training
• Identify/problem solve materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet production goals
• Maintain employee performance records
• Respond to HR on absenteeism topics and issue discipline accordingly
• Monitor daily and weekly overtime ensuring policy compliance while meeting or exceeding productivity requirements
• Hold employees accountable to productivity standards on a daily basis
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality using Daimler TOS and Bosch BPS methodologies
• Develop advanced manufacturing processes, conduct defect and failure analysis, engineering evaluations, statistical analysis and implement corrective actions to support process improvement efforts and ensure root-cause analysis translates into process improvements
• Perform periodic process capability studies on key-value stream operations
• Streamline manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve first-pass yield, reduce or eliminate rework and scrap, while consistently improving material costs and productivity
• Execute work assignments in accordance with company standards and quality systems
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies, and regulations as they apply

Ability to read and create

• Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solid Edge for 3D modeling
• GD&T and fulfill drafting and print control requirements

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS in Engineering (ME, EE, Mechatronics, MFG-E) or related field
• 2 years of experience in an manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a team environment and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management
• Process engineering leadership and mentorship skills are a must
• Broad knowledge of production planning processes
• Organizational skills and ability to effectively coach and mentor employees
• Expertise in engineering principles to perform comprehensive line troubleshooting
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, management teams, and customers
• Ability to prioritize tasks given, organize and summarize information communicated with stakeholders and provide potential impacts and alternatives
• Good communication and writing skills
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence

Additional Information

• This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Kentwood, MI US
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Schedule Type: Onsite