Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Description:

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Axle Carrier Machining
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain Operations guidelines
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze carrier inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce carrier rejects
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for Carrier Machining operations
• Lead role in resolving machining related concerns.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in the Carrier Machining Area
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets

Skills Required:

Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills Preferred:

Process Validation, Process Improvement, PPAP processes, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Six Sigma, Machining, Tooling

Experience Required:

5 years of related experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Experience Preferred:

• Machining or tooling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• TQM and Kaizen Methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Visual Factory Management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Education Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

Fully onsite.