Process Engineer; Simulation Engineer

Engineering Specialist (Process) / Manufacturing Process Engineer (Final Assembly – Trim & Chassis)

Location: Wayne, MI (On-site at an automotive assembly plant)

Engagement: Contract (W2) |
Openings: 1 |
Overtime: As needed

Shift: Morning / standard plant hours (exact schedule per plant)

We’re seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer to support Final Assembly
, with an emphasis on Trim and Chassis operations
. This role is highly floor-facing and focused on process capability, problem solving, lean initiatives, and quality/safety improvements in a union manufacturing environment.

• Support manufacturing process engineering activities for Final Assembly (Trim/Chassis).
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
• Apply engineering and analytical methods to establish, stabilize, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Lead investigations into quality concerns using structured problem solving (e.g., 8D / 5-Why / root cause analysis) and verify corrective actions for both internal and supplier‑related issues.
• Conduct process audits and ensure adherence to plant process discipline and operating guidelines.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations of operator jobs and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze vehicle inventory / WIP root causes, lead mapping efforts, and drive countermeasures to reduce inventory.
• Create and maintain process documentation and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and standardized work.
• Identify constraints/bottlenecks and drive improvements to reduce variability and increase throughput.
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental requirements; support ISO 14001 activities and internal auditing as needed.

• 5+ years related experience in manufacturing / assembly process engineering (automotive or high‑volume manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a plant floor with cross‑functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, suppliers, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Green Belt trained (Lean / Six Sigma).
• Experience working in a UAW / union plant environment.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical manufacturing engineering experience).
• Lean / Six Sigma tools and project experience, such as:
  • 5S, Kanban, Poka?
    
    Yoke, Value Stream Mapping
  • DMAIC / DMADV (DFSS)
  • Kaizen / TQM
  • FMEA, PPAP, DOE
  • Visual Factory Management
• Working knowledge of ergonomic analysis methods and improvements.

• On‑site at a high‑volume assembly facility; frequent time on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaboration with hourly workforce and plant leadership; must be comfortable in a fast‑paced production environment.

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