Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Fully Onsite)
Pay Rate: $46.00 – $51.00/hour
Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract
Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Morning Shift)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support manufacturing process engineering activities within a high-volume axle carrier machining environment. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining processes, lean manufacturing, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing process engineering activities for axle carrier machining operations.
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to improve manufacturing processes and system performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.
- Lead manufacturing projects, including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and launch activities.
- Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and operational guidelines.
- Perform ergonomic assessments and implement corrective actions to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
- Analyze inventory and production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap and rejects.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and quality control procedures.
- Support assembly and machining operations by delivering capable manufacturing processes and tooling solutions.
- Lead problem-solving activities related to machining concerns and process variability.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to improve operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, environmental, and safety requirements.
- Identify throughput constraints and drive improvements to achieve production targets and rate-of-climb objectives.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Process Validation
- Problem Solving Methodologies
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, strong communication skills, and effective teamwork capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience in high-volume CNC machining environments, including boring and drilling operations.
- Experience supporting axle manufacturing or automotive component production.
- Knowledge of:
- CNC Mills
- Process Improvement
- Tooling and Manufacturing Processes
- PPAP Processes
- Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
- FMEA, DOE, and Statistical Process Control
- Gauge R&R and Capability Studies
- Visual Factory Management
- Ergonomic Analysis
- Demonstrated project management and manufacturing equipment delivery experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Industry Background
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Powertrain Manufacturing
- Axle Manufacturing
- High-Volume CNC Machining Operations
Why Join?
- Opportunity to lead impactful manufacturing improvement projects
- Hands-on role supporting advanced machining operations
- Collaborative manufacturing environment with exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
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