Designs and plans layout for material-processing/manufacturing operations
Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials
Exercises judgment in resolving conflicts between customer requirements
Performs economic evaluation of methods, and operator effectiveness and comfort
Conducts tests and measurements throughout production to determine control over variables
Services, troubleshoots and solves production process/equipment problems
Establishes and submits processing requirements for designing and acquiring processing equipment
Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership as appropriate
Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
Collaborates with other engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place
Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating precision and accuracy of products and production equipment
Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess cost and determine responsibility for non-conforming products or materials
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
May specialize in design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Qualified candidates will have successfully completed an engineering degree at an accredited university
Proven experience in process engineering, preferably within the automotive industry a plus
Demonstrable knowledge in process design, development, and optimization
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Understanding of DOE and SPC concepts as it relates to process control
Must be competent in SolidWorks CAD software
Experience in AutoCAD is a plus
Sufficient in Excel, and Microsoft applications
Experience with industrial machines / equipment preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Time-management skills
Ability to multi-task and balance workload between multiple high-output production programs at a time
Accountability with the ability to work independently and complete projects on-time and within budget
Have good listening skills
Follow written and verbal instructions
Requires knowledge of all customer-specific requirements