1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Innovator

Venteon; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer in Napoleon, OH to support the Business Unit with problem solving and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Design and Manufacturing teams to drive DFx, perform process analyses, and monitor KPIs for timely improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in automotive manufacturing, strong CAD/QA knowledge, and experience with APQP, GD&T, and fixture design. BS in Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of aluminum extrusion, buffing and fabrication tooling and equipment processes.
• Strong technical writing skills for the preparation of quote packages and specifications.
• Strong eye for detail and maintaining exacting standards.
• Effectively work with others, sound verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to provide performance standards, feedback and coaching to teammates and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledgeable of CAD systems/software for product and tool designs.
• Knowledge of fixture design, sensors, PLC and programming, poke yoke and error proofing.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, automotive quality and appearance standards, and finishing requirements.
• Knowledgeable of raw materials, manufacturing methods and alternatives for improved performance and/or cost.
• Strong communication skills, MS Office skills, organizational and problem solving skills are required
• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience in Engineering an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• This Manufacturing Engineer will support Business Unit team members in problem solving, Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, and process development.
• Act as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Teams to facilitate Design for Manufacturability.
• Perform routine process analyses to assess overall process performance, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of process improvements
• Independently monitor plant KPIs, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of performance improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

CAD

Communication skills

Team coaching

MS Office

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming

Fixture design

Sensors

Job description

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer in Napoleon, OH to support the Business Unit with problem solving and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Design and Manufacturing teams to drive DFx, perform process analyses, and monitor KPIs for timely improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in automotive manufacturing, strong CAD/QA knowledge, and experience with APQP, GD&T, and fixture design. BS in Engineering preferred.