Process Development Engineer

The Process Development Engineer will lead advanced development initiatives focused on new and emerging manufacturing processes, from concept through production implementation. This is a highly hands‑on role requiring strong technical depth in compression forming, injection molding, and related processes, combined with project leadership, customer engagement, and technology transfer responsibilities. The role supports innovation, cost competitiveness, sustainability, and light weighting strategies while ensuring successful launch and integration into production environments.

• Lead Advanced Development Process projects focused on the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Serve in a hands‑on engineering role, supporting all aspects of process development, including:
  • Tool installation and commissioning
  • Minor tooling modifications and adjustments
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews, frequently leading technical discussions and problem‑solving activities.
• Prepare professional presentation materials and present to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Lead cost estimating activities for new and developing manufacturing processes.
• Perform project management responsibilities, including:
  • Project planning
  • Budget management
  • Timing and milestone tracking
• Research emerging manufacturing processes and technologies to remain current with industry trends and advancements.
• Attend seminars, expositions, and industry events to maintain a high level of technical and market awareness.
• Lead the technology transfer process from advanced development into the production organization.
• Plan and execute effective process trials and tryouts to drive meaningful advancements in the technologies being developed.
• Collaborate with suppliers, including:
  • Establishing new technical relationships
  • Supporting technology agreements and joint development activities

• Willingness to travel up to 20% in support of plant launches.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Hands‑on experience with compression forming processes and downstream operations
  • Injection molding processes and tooling
  • Working knowledge of thermoforming processes, with a clear willingness to deepen expertise
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical manufacturing mindset
  • Demonstrated high‑level problem‑solving ability using structured methodologies
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong prioritization and time‑management skills
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences

• Knowledge of automotive interior systems including: instrument panels, floor consoles, door trim panels, related part constructions and designs.

• Light weighting technologies
• Recyclability and sustainability initiatives
• Formal training or certification in:
  Design of Experiments (Black Belt preferred)
• Experience with intellectual property processes, including: records of invention (ROI), patent development and documentation
• Strong organizational and project planning skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related).

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the ongoing legal right to work within the country where the position is located.