Process Engineer Supervisor - Entry Level Automotive

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Manufacturing Process Engineer work onsite at our client in Auburn Hills, MI.

Who we are:

LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

What you will be doing:

• Supervising salaried bargaining unit process engineers in the development of process tooling for trim, chassis, and final operations from vehicle design concept through in plant vehicle launch. Champion data driven decisions.
• Manage complex projects from beginning to end and meet project budget and timing targets.
• Manage issues and drive root cause analysis, utilizing tools such as Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's, FMEAs, Pareto Charts, Histograms, Six Sigma, and Red X.
• Directs design for manufacturing concepts throughout all projects big or small and works to develop a solid team atmosphere empowering direct report to take ownership of their processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Extensive travel may be required.

What you'll need to be successful:
Essential :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 1-2 minimum years of experience related to automotive assembly technology supervision
  * Knowledge of CAN software
• Good written and communication skills
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Google Suite
• Good project management/problem solving skills
• Self-directed and willing to work any shift and overtime as required
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required
• Ability to work overtime as needed including nights and weekends and travel domestically/internationally as required

Preferred :

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automotive technology
• Strong leadership/problem solving skills
• 5+ years of supervision experience in automotive manufacturing assembly
• Demonstrated experience in Focused Problem Solving (Kaizen methodology)
• Experience in electrical and/or torque strongly desired
• Experience working with vehicle CAN and CAN-FD networks and diagnostic tools

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects