Process Engineering Specialist; LAP

In this position...

You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Use company / industry standard processes and tools to plan, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.
• Apply effective root cause analysis principles to interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend / implement appropriate responses.
• Ensure gauge calibration, certification, and repeatability & reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measurement points for data collection / special studies.
• Verify product tolerances and engineering build specifications.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage statistical process control activities performed by hourly employees.
• Execute measurement system data analysis to identify sources of variation within a production environment and effectively resolve concerns.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels to ensure objectives are met.
• Provide input for design and assembly concepts.
• Establish critical characteristics for data collection methods.
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments.
• Review assembly tooling for degradation, failure modes, and recommend preventative maintenance.
• Investigate and cut off incoming quality concerns; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause, and implementing corrective actions (ICA / PCA).

• Associate’s degree of applied science in manufacturing / engineering related technology.
• 1-3 years of Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic.
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Continuous improvement / quality first mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• 4 or more years of Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• Experience managing control plans and gauge certification schedules.
• Expert computer skills (AutoCAD, Minitab, Teamcenter)
• Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collection, statistical process control.)
• Background in metrology (CMM, 3D Scanning, Programming, Specifications)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles.
• Experience working together with and / or supervising UAW employees.

• This position is required to work both day(6am-2:30pm) and night shift(5pm-1:30am), rotating shifts every 3-4 months.
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and Holidays when required.
• Ability to follow a rotating work schedule as required (Dayshift / Night shift).
• Some travel required as necessary for training, launch, and support activities.

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