Automotive Lean Manufacturing Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Wilmington, NC, to enhance manufacturing processes through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and up to 3 years of experience in the manufacturing domain. This role emphasizes efficiency, quality, and collaboration with design teams to elevate operational standards. The company fosters a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduate or professional with up to 3 years in manufacturing.
• Experience in evaluating and refining production systems.
• Robust problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production is aligned with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Determine root causes of process inefficiencies and devise corrective measures.
• Document and control processes, driving cost efficiency.

Skills

Familiarity with automotive production standards

Proficiency in computer-aided design and simulation tools

Expertise in lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Project leadership across functions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Job description

Overview

Join Us in Redefining Mobility

Introducing Ourselves

We are at the helm of automotive innovation, internationally acclaimed for crafting avant-garde vehicle components that push the envelope of safety, performance, and sustainability. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Your Mission

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in championing the development and streamlining of manufacturing processes, ensuring they are both efficient and high caliber. Your collaborative efforts will focus on pioneering solutions that enhance productivity and quality amidst new product rollouts.

Applicant Profile

If you are a passionate recent engineering graduate or a professional with up to 3 years in the manufacturing domain, especially within the automotive sphere, we’d love for you to apply!

Desired Abilities

• Familiarity with automotive production standards
• Proficiency in computer-aided design and simulation tools
• Expertise in lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Project leadership across functions
• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing capacity

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing)
• Experience in evaluating and refining production systems
• Robust problem-solving and communication skills

The Role in Detail

In this role, you will ensure our production is aligned with safety, quality, and efficiency standards. You’ll delve into root causes of process inefficiencies, devise corrective measures, and ally with design production teams for new product manufacturability. Documenting, controlling processes, and driving cost efficiency is paramount.

Bring your technical prowess and cooperative ethos to elevate our operational standards to new heights.