Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support on the shop floor (60-70% of time) to resolve production, quality, and maintenance challenges.
• Identify and lead small-scale improvement projects focused on reducing downtime and improving Quality Metrics.
• Utilize AutoCAD and 3D Modeling software to design, modify, and manage technical drawings and process layouts.
• Leverage 3D printing capabilities for rapid prototyping, specialized tooling aids, and shop floor solutions.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement technical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze process capability to identify and eliminate waste or quality deviations.
• Update and maintain process documentation, including OIS (Operation Instruction Sheets) and PFMEAs.
• Lead root-cause analysis for quality concerns and implement corrective actions on the line.
• Work with Tooling Engineers to ensure process changes are optimized for tool life and performance.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles across the machining department.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 or more years of experience in engineering or plant manufacturing.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience.
• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management.
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.
• CNC/ Machining experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 or more years in the automotive industry.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.

Skills

• AutoCAD and 3D Modeling software proficiency.
• 3D Printing capabilities.
• Collaboration with Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Process documentation and improvement project leadership.
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Methodologies.
• Visual Factory Management.
• Ergonomic analysis.
• CNC/Machining experience.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Pay

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-$121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-$141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-$162,120.

Schedule

This position is On-site.