The Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives within a high-volume automotive production environment.
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Design and implement manufacturing processes that support production requirements, cycle time targets, and customer expectations.
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Develop standard work and manufacturing process documentation.
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Define production equipment specifications and support equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and launch activities.
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Support Engineering Change Management activities, ensuring process changes are implemented effectively.
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Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
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Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and PC&L teams to resolve manufacturing issues and drive corrective actions.
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Support automation initiatives including robotics, automated testing systems, Poka-Yoke devices, and automated production equipment.
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Perform capacity analysis and line balancing activities to ensure alignment with customer demand and takt time requirements.
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Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process performance.
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Ensure ergonomics and safety considerations are incorporated into process and workstation design.
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
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3-5 years of engineering experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
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Experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
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Experience supporting engineering changes and process documentation.
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Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
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Experience with SAP.
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Understanding of BOM management, MRP concepts, and ECN processes.
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Experience with robotics, automation systems, automated testing equipment, and Poka-Yoke solutions.
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Experience with equipment launches and capital projects.
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Knowledge of JIT manufacturing environments.
