Automotive Simulation Engineer - Final Assembly & Lean

Advantage Technical; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring a Simulation Engineer in Wayne, Michigan, onsite only. You will support Final Assembly manufacturing processes, analyze production workflows, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/process engineering and strong data-analysis skills. We value Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving abilities, plus experience with validation and paint processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of related manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Process validation and paint manufacturing experience.
• Green Belt training and UAW environment experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, 5 Why, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, FMEA, PPAP, DOE, DMAIC, and Value Stream Mapping preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering for Final Assembly, including Trim and Chassis operations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly and quality concerns.
• Conduct process audits and ergonomic evaluations.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Identify production constraints and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, variability reduction, ISO 14001, and environmental compliance.
• Analyze vehicle inventory issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

8D

5Y

5S

Kaizen

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

Green Belt training

UAW environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Advantage Technical is hiring a Simulation Engineer in Wayne, Michigan, onsite only. You will support Final Assembly manufacturing processes, analyze production workflows, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/process engineering and strong data-analysis skills. We value Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving abilities, plus experience with validation and paint processes.