Automotive Process Planning Engineer: Optimize Production & Quality

Minth North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International platform

Dynamic team

Personal development

Humanistic care

Diversified atmosphere

Modern office

Competitive package

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Process Planning Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes in our Wixom, Michigan facility.

You will plan workflows, evaluate feasibility, and drive improvements to reduce waste and boost productivity across automotive component lines. The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing/process engineering, and familiarity with IATF 16949 and APQP core tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years in manufacturing/process engineering with end-to-end project from quotation to SOP.
• Experience in automotive components preferred; familiar with IATF 16949 and APQP core tools.
• Proficient in CATIA or NX/UG for reading 3D models and developing process plans.
• Excel proficiency for takt time and capacity calculations.
• PFMEA software experience (APIS or Excel templates) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process feasibility evaluation during quotation phase.
• Develop PFMEA, PFD, and process A-sheet for awarded projects.
• Plan production line layout, equipment and tooling, track delivery.
• Perform takt time and OEE analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Implement poka-yoke and process error-proofing solutions.
• Support process changes and handover, document planning standards.

Skills

3+ years experience in manufacturing/\

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX/UG

PFMEA software (APIS)

Excel

Job description

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Process Planning Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes in our Wixom, Michigan facility.

You will plan workflows, evaluate feasibility, and drive improvements to reduce waste and boost productivity across automotive component lines. The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing/process engineering, and familiarity with IATF 16949 and APQP core tools.