Manufacturing Process Engineer Automotive Assembly

HTC Global Services5 months ago
Sterling Heights, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Overview / Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to support axle assembly manufacturing operations in a fully onsite environment. This role focuses on continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing process optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment and the ability to lead process improvement and equipment implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing process engineering activities for axle assembly operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity
  • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to improve manufacturing processes
  • Lead projects involving delivery and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
  • Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with operational guidelines
  • Perform ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Analyze inventory and reject root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Develop process documentation and instruction sheets supporting quality processes
  • Deliver capable manufacturing processes and assembly operation tools
  • Lead resolution of machining-related concerns
  • Drive variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards
  • Identify throughput constraints and implement root cause improvements

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience
  • Experience with:
    • Process Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Problem Solving
    • Process Validation
    • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
    • Lean Manufacturing
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills
  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience with:
    • Process Improvement
    • PPAP Processes
    • Manufacturing Processes
    • Lean Six Sigma
    • Assembly Lines
    • Gauge R&R and capability studies
    • FMEA, PPAP, and DOE methodologies
    • Visual Factory Management
    • Ergonomic analysis
    • Project management and equipment delivery experience
    • Automotive component or axle manufacturing experience
    • Six Sigma experience

Equal Opportunity

HTC Global Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success.

Required Skills

PPAP
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Visual Factory Management
Process Validation
Ergonomic analysis
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Engineering
Gauge R&R and capability studies
Six Sigma
Problem Solving
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma
Process Engineering
PPAP Processes
Project management
Assembly Lines
Automotive component or axle manufacturing
Manufacturing Processes
Equipment delivery
FMEA
DOE methodologies