Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Description:

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for axle and differential assembly operations
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, 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 inventory constraint root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce assembly rejects
• Lead and present process optimizations to team and plant management
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices Ensure compliance to 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 Assembly areas
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines

Skills Required:

• Good Manufacturing Practices, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Engineering
• Process Validation, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Six Sigma, PPAP processes

Experience :

• 5 yrs of related experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 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:

High School Diploma Experience:

Education Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Fully onsite