Automotive Process Engineer: Lean & Launch (Onsite)

Advantage Technical; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring a Process Engineer for an onsite, temporary role in Sterling Heights, MI. You will support axle assembly operations and drive process improvements, equipment launches, and quality systems.

The position favors experienced manufacturing professionals skilled in lean manufacturing, problem solving, and cross-functional teamwork. Excellent communication and project leadership will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing process engineering in a production setting.
• Strong knowledge of process validation, problem solving, lean manufacturing, and engineering principles.
• Experience with assembly operations, process improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes for axle assembly operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Manage manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, and project execution.
• Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and best practices.
• Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Lead variability reduction, lean manufacturing, and process optimization efforts.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations and recommend workplace improvements.
• Ensure compliance with plant, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process validation

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Project leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

DOE

Gauge R&R

Capability studies

Job description

Advantage Technical is hiring a Process Engineer for an onsite, temporary role in Sterling Heights, MI. You will support axle assembly operations and drive process improvements, equipment launches, and quality systems.

The position favors experienced manufacturing professionals skilled in lean manufacturing, problem solving, and cross-functional teamwork. Excellent communication and project leadership will help you succeed.