Process Engineer- Press

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As the largest manufacturer of wheels for the global marketplace, Maxion Wheels is continually seeking motivated individuals who have what it takes to make a positive impact on our business and our customers. Our long history, and our products, internationally recognized for their quality and innovation, make us one of the most respected OEM suppliers in the automotive industry.

Responsible for process analysis, design improvements, and optimization of production systems, while also monitoring, measuring, and controlling manufacturing processes. Supports new product and equipment development, reduces scrap, improves quality, ensures process capability, and manages training and documentation.

• Conduct time and delay studies to improve process flow and manpower utilization
• Monitor and measure processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide technical support on production lines
• Implement and control SPC data as well as support troubleshooting

• Lead design modifications to reduce scrap, improve efficiency and productivity
• Define machine and tooling parameters for stable production
• Optimize processes to improve Cpk and reduce PPM
• Improve equipment safety and parameter repeatability

• Manage CAPEX projects, proposals and bidding process
• Monitor installation and track project performance
• Provide project status to plant personnel

• Lead APQP activities including timing, meetings and customer coordination
• Define control limits and critical/special characteristics
• Monitor process capability and adjust inspection strategies
• Ensure control of non-conforming product

• Develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation
• Update documentation during and after APQP
• Create and maintain control plans and inspection plans
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental systems

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Support SMED and process efficiency improvements
• Reduce downtime and improve process reliability

• Train operators, technicians and engineers
• Develop technical capability across the team
• Ensure personnel awareness of quality impact and risks

• Education Level :
  Bachelors’ degree in related field

• 2-3 years Manufacturing and engineering background
• Strong background in stamping process

Required

• Microsoft suite
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• SPC, FMEA, APQP knowledge
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Mechanical and process design knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read prints and use measuring equipment

• Achieving Results
• Communication
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Coaching & Developing
• Decision Making
• Business & Customer Focus
• Ethics & Sustainability
• Oral and written communication skills in English language
• Leadership skills with the ability to lead remote and cross-functional teams
• Organizational agility
• Analytical skills

• Travel Frequency: 5%
• The position is situated in an office environment with climate controlled environment. Exposure to plant environment (operating machinery, temperature, noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals used in the manufacture of the product) during daily activities and interactions as required in effectively communicating, training and coaching team members.
• Office environment with appropriate office equipment, electronic systems (hardware & software) to effectively accomplish required work assignments and management of function.
• Sitting, standing, lifting (generally under 20 lbs.), bending in performance of office related duties.

Join us and become part of our global success story!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maxion Wheels maintains a written and widely distributed policy on equal employment opportunity. The company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, administers policies, bases decisions and conducts all personnel activities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability (to the extent an undue hardship is not imposed), status as a covered veteran or other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.