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Process Engineer GeneralPosition Title
Job in
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listed on 2026-05-29
Listing for:
EPITEC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Epitec is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer for an opportunity with our automotive client in Sterling Heights, MI. As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in launching new gear machining lines and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity.
- This is an ongoing W2 contract with potential for conversion
- This is an onsite position in Sterling Heights, MI
- Support manufacturing process engineering for gear machining (launch + ongoing production support)
- Partner with the HQ launch team and suppliers to deliver an incoming manufacturing line that meets safety/quality/cost/delivery targets
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and productivity (lean/variability reduction)
- Own launch quality deliverables: complete PPAP documentation and ensure process capability at SOP
- Lead problem solving: investigate issues, build action plans, verify corrective actions for internal and supplier processes (8D/5-Why/CAPA)
- Lead/process audits to ensure discipline and compliance with Powertrain/plant guidelines
- Create/maintain process documentation: process sheets, work instructions, quality methods, standard work
- Identify throughput constraints and execute root-cause fixes to achieve Rate of Climb targets
- Perform ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with plant/corporate/government/environmental requirements; support ISO 14001 and internal ISO audits
- 5+ years of related manufacturing/process engineering experience (machining environment strongly preferred)
- Gear machining process experience preferred, especially hypoid bevel gear operations (blanking, milling, grinding, heat treat, shot peening, lapping)
- Strong quality launch and documentation experience (PPAP; plus FMEA/DOE experience preferred)
- Proven problem-solving and corrective action capability (8D, 5-Why; CAPA mindset)
- Lean / Six Sigma experience using tools like 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, Value Stream Mapping; DMAIC/DMADV
- Audit experience (process audits, ISO support/auditing exposure a plus; ISO 14001 familiarity preferred)
- Data/quality analysis tools preferred: QDAS, Minitab
- Metrology/gear inspection experience preferred:
Klingelnberg P40, Gleason Nano, gear CMM - Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
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