Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Assembly Execution (Automatic Transmissions)

This role focuses on leading assembly execution engineering activities for automatic transmission programs at a major manufacturing site in Toledo. The Manufacturing Process Engineer coordinates equipment installation, debug, runoff, and PPAP for assembly lines, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launch deliverables. The position requires strong manufacturing engineering experience, deep knowledge of assembly processes and testing for automatic transmissions, and hands-on involvement on the plant floor, including shutdown and weekend work as needed.

• Lead assembly execution for automatic transmission programs at the Toledo facility, ensuring all launch deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate the installation, debug, runoff, and PPAP of assembly equipment for assigned programs.
• Create and lead in-plant runoff planning, including organizing and conducting runoff parts meetings.
• Validate error-proofing plans and update PFMEAs to ensure robust quality and safety controls.
• Conduct make-part equipment validation and develop PPAP timing plans in collaboration with the launch team.
• Develop and lead PPAP review meetings using standardized PPAP checklists.
• Provide regular updates to the Execution Manager on equipment installation, runoff progress, and PPAP status.
• Lead the closure of all manufacturing engineering open issues related to launch deliverables.
• Organize and lead lessons-learned activities and provide feedback to process engineers for BOE/BOP updates.
• Support plant floor equipment installation activities in coordination with OEMs and contractors.
• Complete plant floor debug and runoff activities to ensure equipment readiness for production.
• Lead red tag, yellow tag, and green tag sign-off activities to verify equipment readiness and compliance.
• Establish and maintain an equipment installation board and review status daily or weekly with OEMs and contractors.
• Ensure all launch deliverables align with final customer requirements and internal standards.
• Participate in shutdown and weekend work as required to meet program milestones and launch timelines.

• 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on execution activities such as equipment installation, debug, runoff, and launch support.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes required to support general assembly and testing of automatic transmissions.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with Auto Desk products.
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with PFMEA development and maintenance.
• Experience with tooling and assembly line equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

• Prior experience with assembly systems, including presses and camera-based inspection or error-proofing systems.
• Knowledge of drive unit and electric drive assembly processes.
• Experience with tooling design, selection, or implementation in a production environment.
• Familiarity with structured launch processes, PPAP methodologies, and checklists.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with process engineers, construction teams, safety teams, focus factory engineers, launch teams, OEMs, and contractors.
• Ability to lead cross-functional meetings, track open issues, and drive timely closure.
• Capability to interpret and apply lessons learned to update BOE/BOP and other process documentation.

This role is based in a high-volume manufacturing facility focused on automatic transmission assembly in Toledo. The work environment involves frequent interaction on the plant floor with production equipment, assembly lines, presses, and camera-based systems, as well as collaboration with OEMs and contractors during equipment installation and runoff. The position requires flexibility to support shutdown and weekend work to meet program and launch timelines.

Work is performed in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting that emphasizes safety,…