Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Overview

Job Description:

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, you will use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future, create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others, and be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Function as the leader and subject matter expert for the specified section of the production line. Coordinate activity and drive improvements to achieve KPI’s.
• Develop relevant KPI’s and data visualizations to enable a clear understanding of the actual vs. expected performance
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools
• Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations' readiness
• Conduct process audits to ensure the process adheres to guidelines and specific process standards
• Act as team leader in resolving assembly-related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed
• Change management leadership

You’ll have…

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 3+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with KPI management, data analysis, and data visualization (using data to communicate to an audience and to make decisions)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience managing projects
• 2+ years experience using 3D CAD review (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
• Experience with cameras, error-proofing systems, and/or robots
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5
  
  Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs
• Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma:
  Black or Green Belt certified.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to the Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan facility, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team…