Process Engineering Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

The Engineering Group Lead is responsible for implementing continuous improvement for existing capacity, implementing new capacity and ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the production lines while achieving the highest level of quality, up

time, and waste elimination through well established quality maintenance programs and deployment of advanced tools.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading Engineers in attainment of continuous improvement goals of operations and implementation of new model and non new model capacity improvements.
• Must have excellent project management skills, capable of creating project schedules, maintaining project budgets/forecasts, and tracking/closing open issues.
• Capable of supporting / creating budgetary cost estimates for new and retool studies.
• Participate in simultaneous engineering activities and suppliers on new model programs.
• Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross functional team.
• Actively participate and intervene in project development in the area(s) of responsibility to reduce/eliminate waste.
• Drive Engine /Transmission/ lines and processes to fully PPAP’d requirements at 85% OPE
• Drive kaizen/projects with Engineering Team in areas of waste defined through prioritization.
• Ability to present during plant / project reviews to all levels of leadership of the organization.
• Train, coach, and support the deployment of sophisticated SPW tools on more complex problems (e.g. major and advanced projects utilizing statistical methods to reduce variation).
• Offer hands on trouble
• shooting support to the assigned Technical Engineers and Maintenance Support Team in securing/improving OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of process equipment including the improvement of MTBF (mean time between faults) and reduction in MTTR (mean time between repairs).
• Oversee/ensure the updating of all process equipment related documentation including, but not limited to:
• Tool and operation sheets, machine drawings, tool drawings, PFMEA's (process failure model effects analysis), control plans, OPL's (one point lessons), EWO's (emergency work order), software back up programs, etc.
• Lead efforts for spare parts definition and cataloging in the business unit assigned.

For this particular role, powertrain knowledge is considered a requirement

• Process Engineering is responsible for taking concepts from the study phase through production.
• Purchases equipment and works with OEMs.
• Manages assembly lines, automated stations, and manual stations.
• Oversees equipment installation and launch into production.
• EGL Role Responsibilities
• Serves as the Process Lead for assigned projects and facilities.
• Manages a team of approximately 5-8 SBU (Salaried Bargaining Unit) Engineers focused on assembly processes.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for:
• Project timing and delivery.
• Budget management and cost control.
• Overall project execution from concept through implementation.
• Responsible for ensuring projects are completed within allocated budgets and timelines.
• Plant Coverage & Travel Requirements
• Primary responsibility includes activities at:
• Trenton Engine Plant (Michigan)
• Dundee Engine Plant (Michigan)
• Additional travel required to:
• Kokomo Engine Plant (Indiana)
• Candidate must also be able to travel to the CTC (Technology Center) as needed.
• Required Qualifications
• Strong manufacturing background required.
• Experience with:
• Manufacturing processes and products.
• Equipment design and specification.
• Assembly line environments.
• Ideally, candidates should have experience in powertrain applications, including:
• Engine assembly.
• Transmission assembly.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and project management fundamentals is essential.
• Budget & Project Management Expectations
• EGLs manage project budgets similar to overseeing a "checkbook."

Responsible for:

• Managing allocated capital funding.
• Making sound financial decisions.
• Delivering projects successfully while maintaining costs and schedules.
• Five years is preferred but not a strict requirement.
• Quality and depth of experience are more important than years alone.
• Candidates with:
• Approximately 4 years of strong experience,
• Relevant internships/co-op experience,
• Or significant hands-on manufacturing exposure may be considered.
• Three years is viewed as the absolute minimum for consideration if supported by strong, relevant experience.

Candidate will need to have an engineering degree

Role is completely onsite