Automotive Manufacturing Engineer — Lead Assembly & Launch

P3 Group

Greenville (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

PTO and holidays

Healthcare, life insurance, dental &  

401(k) matching

Growth & mentorship

Job summary

P3 Group in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient manufacturing and assembly solutions for the automotive sector. You will turn product requirements into robust production concepts, from line planning to commissioning and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver production solutions, with hands-on support during critical project phases and a readiness to travel up to 100% as

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, equipment, and line layouts.
Experience with PFMEA, value stream analysis, and standardized work.
Proficiency with CAD and familiarity with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Develop assembly and manufacturing concepts, including work plans, investment plans, assembly line layouts, and project timelines.
Support acquisition and quotation projects from a production engineering perspective, providing technical input for manufacturing concepts and investment requirements.
Define technical requirements and prepare RFQs for production equipment, evaluate manufacturing solutions, and coordinate with equipment suppliers throughout implementation.
Coordinate the integration, installation, commissioning, and launch of new assembly equipment and products, ensuring alignment with project requirements and production needs.
Prepare, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing documentation, including PFMEAs, value stream analyses, and standardized work instructions.
Analyse production processes and evaluate workforce utilization, space requirements, material and process flows, equipment placement, and workplace layouts to improve operational efficiency.
Define technical specifications for the procurement of equipment, materials, and components, taking product specifications and quality requirements into consideration.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and ergonomics and translate them into practical shop-floor solutions.
Serve as a technical interface to the customer, clarifying manufacturing requirements and contributing to development of new production solutions.
Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, project management, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to solve technical challenges and ensure successful implementation.
Provide hands-on engineering support during critical project and launch phases, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and coordinating corrective actions.