Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
What youll do...
•Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
•Function as the leader and subject matter expert for the specified section of the production line. Coordinate activity and drive improvements to achieve KPIs.
•Develop relevant KPIs and data visualizations to enable clear understanding of the actual vs. expected performance
•Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools
•Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness
•Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to guidelines and specific process standards
•Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
•Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
•Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints
•Manage and direct statistical process control activities
•Support efficiency planning to ensure workstation are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed
•Change management leadership
Youll Need...
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
3+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Proficiency with KPI management, data analysis, and data visualization (using data to communicate to an audience and to make decisions)
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
Ability to work and multitask in fast paced environment
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to support and launch programs
Strong Project Management skills and a result-oriented mindset
3D CAD review abilities (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent)
Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation
Even better, you may have...
Masters degree in Engineering or MBA
Experience with cameras, error proofing systems and/or robots
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs
Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,480-106,680., This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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