Industrialization Engineer, High-Volume Auto

Jobtailor; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead supplier quality during the transition to high-volume production. You will define specs, assess supplier capabilities with DFM tools, and drive PPAP and cost-optimization initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 8+ years in automotive/manufacturing, CATIA proficiency, and experience with Lean Six Sigma and Minitab to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with relevant experience.
• 8+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Own processes, communication, and documentation during transition to high volume production.
• Develop correct specs for successful RFQ's using reliability goals and FMEA's.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities using Product DFM & Process DFM tools.
• Define supplier quality goals during DFM negotiations and prototype phases for pre-production activities.
• Ensure 100% DFM prior sourcing for new complex technologies; manage CAPEX and tooling.
• Conduct supplier visits to ensure accuracy of information.
• Support design team in generating and checking 2-D drawings and component specifications.
• Define internal specification development procedures.
• Perform design for manufacturing review of components and systems.
• Validate quoted costs vs. reality of production, and eliminate supplier waste for optimized cost.
• Help define and drive program schedule based on supplier lead-times.
• Ensure engineering design work and supplier milestones are met.
• Directly contribute to hiring and building out of engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Supplier quality

DFM

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Minitab

PPAP

Job description

Jobtailor in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead supplier quality during the transition to high-volume production. You will define specs, assess supplier capabilities with DFM tools, and drive PPAP and cost-optimization initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 8+ years in automotive/manufacturing, CATIA proficiency, and experience with Lean Six Sigma and Minitab to ensure manufacturability and cost effectiveness.