Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

This role supports manufacturing process engineering activities. You will apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to develop, optimize, and sustain robust manufacturing processes and equipment, while leading key initiatives that reduce variability, improve throughput, and support new product and launch activities in an automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering activities for assembly operations, ensuring stable and efficient production.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity by identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and tracking results.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Lead and manage projects related to the delivery, installation, commissioning, and validation of manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct process audits to ensure process discipline and adherence to Operations guidelines and standards.
• Perform job ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective actions to reduce ergonomic risks and improve operator safety and comfort.
• Analyze carrier inventory issues, identify root causes, and develop mapping and corrective actions to reduce rejects and scrap.
• Create clear and detailed process sheets and work instructions that support quality methods and standardized processes.
• Deliver capable processes and tools for product assembly, ensuring consistent quality and repeatability.
• Play a key role in resolving machining-related issues and variability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable fixes.
• Lead and support variability reduction initiatives and lean manufacturing best practices to optimize flow and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards in all process and equipment changes.
• Support continuous improvement in throughput by identifying constraints, performing root cause analysis, and implementing improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills to drive alignment and execution.
• Communicate effectively through written reports, presentations, and verbal updates to share findings, project status, and recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of related manufacturing process engineer experience.
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering within an automotive or similar high-volume production environment.
• Experience supporting or leading automotive launch activities.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership aligned with strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in conducting process audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to perform ergonomic evaluations and implement corrective measures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis for rejects, scrap, and throughput constraints.
• Capability to develop process documentation, including process sheets and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and variability reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience, including equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Deep understanding of gauge R&R and capability studies.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or process development for automotive applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
• Six Sigma experience, including use of statistical tools for process improvement.
• Experience with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and DOE (Design of Experiments).
• Experience with Visual Factory Management tools and methods.
• Knowledge and experience in ergonomic analysis and implementation of ergonomic improvements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.