Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will leverage prior automotive manufacturing experience to develop, refine, and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs). This role collaborates closely with product development and failure mode avoidance (FMA) experts to ensure manufacturing controls are robust, audit findings are resolved, and documentation is accurate and up to date in the appropriate systems. The engineer will play a key role in connecting design inputs with shop-floor processes to improve detection methods and overall product quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, populate, and maintain PFMEAs by applying existing manufacturing engineering experience within the automotive environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development teams to obtain and interpret design inputs for PFMEAs.
• Locate and review DFMEAs in the internal repository to extract severity ratings and failure effects for use in PFMEAs.
• Partner with FMA experts to resolve PFMEA audit discrepancies and ensure alignment with failure mode avoidance standards.
• Analyze manufacturing controls to determine opportunities to improve PFMEA detection methods and overall process robustness.
• Upload deviation proof and related documentation into systems such as Jira and E2KS, ensuring PFMEAs are updated to current standards.
• Obtain required supervisory approvals and signatures on PFMEAs and upload finalized documents to the FEDE workbench.
• Utilize tools such as Teamcenter and GSPAS to access engineering data, manage process information, and support manufacturing process improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality documentation.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with diverse, cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with the PFMEA process and failure mode avoidance (FMA) methodologies.
• Strong understanding of installation processes for vehicle parts and process engineering principles.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering within an OEM or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with PFMEA tools, documentation, and audit processes.
• Ability and familiarity with Excel for data analysis and documentation.
• Ability to work with internal engineering and manufacturing websites and systems.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter for product data management.
• Proficiency with GSPAS for process and manufacturing support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and processes in OEM settings.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate PFMEA and documentation management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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