Job description

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, and leading activities to optimize manufacturing processes in a cost effective manner, improving internal performance while meeting customer requirements and expectations.

Work with manufacturing and technical personnel to optimize processes to ensure quality, manufacturability, productivity, and efficiency. Provide clear and concise documented standard operating procedures and work instructions for processes. Partner with facilities personnel, maintenance staff and equipment suppliers to develop appropriate preventative maintenance programs for new and existing equipment. Observe processes and develops innovative solutions to solve problems and create continuous improvement ideas (i.e. cycle time improvement, scrap reduction). Assist in the development and utilization of key reliability metrics to measure performance. Develop and present business cases with ROI on equipment changes and upgrades. Lead problem solving (root cause analysis) projects, identifying and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Assist other team members in meeting plant and company objectives. Create and maintain a safe, ethical, goal oriented and team-based work environment. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering). Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive OEM supplier preferred). Experience producing measurable savings in manufacturing process improvements. Lean manufacturing and problem solving (RedX, Shainin, Six Sigma) experience. Ability to lead process improvement initiatives, with minimal supervision. Strong analytical skills with the ability to define, explain, and solve problems with minimal or no direction within all facets of the business environment Personal integrity and the ability to foster teamwork, cooperation and consensus building Detail oriented and precise with excellent organization skills Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office products, ability to develop effective presentations, and working knowledge of ERP (QAD or Axapta preferred) Strong mathematical skills, such as probability and statistical inference, with the ability to manipulate data and generate reports in Microsoft Excel and statistical software packages Willingness and ability to travel as required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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