This position will provide leadership, technical expertise, and critical engineering role in optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting world-class quality with high-volume production, leading process innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This position supports both current production and new program launches, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, automation, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Lead improved line performance by driving OEE, throughput, equipment uptime/reliability, and cycle time improvements with Cross-Functional team.
- Analyze and interpret production data to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Troubleshoot complex process &d equipment issues, implementing robust corrective actions.
- Support Digital Manufacturing initiatives (MES, Smart Factory Technologies)
New Product Introduction (NPI), Automation, & Advanced Engineering
- Lead collaboration with the Corporate PE team to support program launches through APQP, PPAP, and Run-at-Rate activities.
- Support Corporate PE team with development and optimization of manufacturing processes including automation, robotics, visions systems, and AI technology.
- Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and Standard Work Instruction development for new products.
- Support Corporate PE team with equipment validation, process capability studies, and pilot builds.
- Ensure manufacturing readiness for Start of Production (SOP).
Safety, Quality, & Compliance
- Promote Safety First culture & maintain industry leading safety performance
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, & customer-specific requirements.
- Support root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, FTA, and Fishbone analysis.
- Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) to reduce scrap, rework, & warranty risks.
PE Department & Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Leadership
- Provide supervisory support & technical leadership for other Site Production Engineers, as assigned by PE Department Management.
- Provide technical leadership for the Cross-Functional Team on the shop floor.
- Interface directly with OEM customers and key suppliers when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Other Engineering field required.
- 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience (preferred)
- Automotive manufacturing experience, preferably Tier 1 supplier environment.
- Direct experience with automated (EV/HEV systems) production environments.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (preferred)
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities
- Effective communication with cross-functional and global teams
- Ability to proactively identify safety risks/near misses & drive effective improvements
- Strong knowledge of AIAG standards for Automotive Manufacturing (ex. APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, Standard Work)
- Analytical and leadership skills to drive CFT problem solving activities through root cause determination & countermeasure implementation
- SPC and Process Capability analysis
- Ability to identify opportunities and implement Automation, Robotics, Vision Systems, AI technologies, MES Systems, Lean Manufacturing techniques, etc. to optimize processes
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, launch-intensive environment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Safety Performance (OSHA Incident Rate-OIR) & Compliance
- Customer Concerns (Parts Per Million – PPM)
- Scrap and Defect Reduction (% of Sales $)
- Productivity (Efficiency, OEE – FTQ, Availability, & Performance %)
- Throughput improvement (Plan Attainment %, Jobs Per Hour – JPH)
- Successful product launches (on-time, in-budget, 0 PPM)