Automotive Manufacturing IE - Hybrid, Process & Tools Lead

Brose Group; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Educational assistance

Development programs

Community events

Job summary

Brose Group in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a mechanical/industrial engineer with a business minor to lead manufacturing planning and supplier collaboration. The role combines project budgeting in automotive mass production with cross-functional teamwork, and requires fluent English and practical Spanish knowledge.

You will define process flows, equipment specs, and PPAP/ISIR support, while ensuring cost control, on-time delivery, and adherence to Brose standards across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with a Business Minor.
• Four years of experience managing high-value project budgets within automotive mass production and procurement.
• Fluent English in conversation and correspondence.
• Spanish: basic knowledge is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional interfaces across multicultural teams and dispersed locations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine processes, tools, and HR requirements.
• Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for production workers.
• Adhere to Brose Management System and Product Development Process standards.
• Develop equipment specs and define required materials, tooling, and equipment per Brose norms.
• Establish process flow, manufacturing layout, P-FMEA, and assembly concept with plant and central planning.
• Lead technical assessments and supplier selection activities related to tooling technology.
• Support development of equipment suppliers.
• Investigate feasibility of transfer for carry-over parts/tools and make/buy decisions.
• Create standard forms and procedures for production planning.
• Support PPAP/ISIR builds at the manufacturing site.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Spanish basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with Business Minor

Job description

Brose Group in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a mechanical/industrial engineer with a business minor to lead manufacturing planning and supplier collaboration. The role combines project budgeting in automotive mass production with cross-functional teamwork, and requires fluent English and practical Spanish knowledge.

You will define process flows, equipment specs, and PPAP/ISIR support, while ensuring cost control, on-time delivery, and adherence to Brose standards across North America.