Automotive Process Engineer - Lean & Automation

Insight Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to support machining-heavy operations for our automotive client in Buffalo, NY. You will work with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Lean Manufacturing knowledge, experience with equipment design, and the ability to solve problems in real time to reduce downtime and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical competency and aptitude for learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Daily Production Support: Partner with Production and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment and process issues
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for downtime events
• Plug into PLCs and CNC systems to diagnose and resolve logic or performance issues
• Process & Equipment Engineering: Design, build, and maintain machinery, tools, and automation systems
• Collaborate with machine and tool builders for new equipment launches
• Lead plant equipment installation, debug, and continuous improvement activities
• Provide technical oversight for vendors during on-site work
• Drive productivity improvements through cycle time, uptime, and quality enhancements
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Support implementation of GM’s Global Manufacturing System and standardized work
• Coach and train production teams on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques
• Project & Documentation Work: Support change management and production trials for new processes
• Create and maintain process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and flow diagrams
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practice updates for central process teams
• Evaluate bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve throughput
• Must be comfortable working any of the following shifts:
• 1st shift: 7 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday
• 2nd shift: 3 pm-11:30 pm Monday-Friday
• 3rd shift: 11 pm -7:30 am Sunday through Thursday morning shift

Skills

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Engineering (any discipline acceptable; mechanical or electrical preferred)

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to support machining-heavy operations for our automotive client in Buffalo, NY. You will work with Production and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Lean Manufacturing knowledge, experience with equipment design, and the ability to solve problems in real time to reduce downtime and improve throughput.