Lean Process Quality Engineer, CNC Lathes & GD&T

NN, Inc - USA; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocam/NN Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to standardize processes, develop procedures, and support capital equipment projects at our Kentwood, MI facility.

You will help drive cost reductions while maintaining quality through APQP, PDCA cycles, and robust documentation. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with GD&T, SPC, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering roles.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Standardize to stabilize: collaborate with product teams to create procedures and documentation that drive consistent, high‑quality, low‑cost builds.
• Invest wisely: provide technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation.
• Engineer excellence: design and optimize processes and tooling for existing lines and new product launches.
• Lead rigor: run APQP and continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and the Autocam Production System (APS).
• Lock it in: maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
• Quote with confidence: generate new part quotes and update existing customer quotations with precision.
• Elevate capability: train operators on machine operation, SPC techniques, document use, and process improvement.
• Build to print: interpret technical drawings and apply GD&T throughout manufacturing and inspection.
• Assure and protect: ensure compliance with our Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).

Skills

APQP

GD&T

Lean principles

SPC

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training

Tools

Mazak

Haas

Citizen

Tornos

Index

Miyano

Job description

Challenge: Launch faster. Cut cost. Hold tolerance.Imagine you’re handed a tight‑tolerance part with an aggressive timeline. Your plan? Stand up a capable process, document it clearly, validate with data, and train the team—so production runs stable, safe, and efficient. That’s the daily challenge at Autocam/NN Inc., where precision machining meets inventive engineering and an empowered culture.Your mandateStandardize to stabilize: collaborate with product teams to create procedures and documentation that drive consistent, high‑quality, low‑cost builds.Invest wisely: provide technical support for capital equipment planning and implementation.Engineer excellence: design and optimize processes and tooling for existing lines and new product launches.Lead rigor: run APQP and continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and the Autocam Production System (APS).Lock it in: maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.Quote with confidence: generate new part quotes and update existing customer quotations with precision.Elevate capability: train operators on machine operation, SPC techniques, document use, and process improvement.Build to print: interpret technical drawings and apply GD&T throughout manufacturing and inspection.Assure and protect: ensure compliance with our Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).QualificationsBS in Engineering or equivalent technical training with 2+ years of experience.Track record of problem solving and continuous improvement.Comfort with technical documentation, cost estimation, and manufacturing software systems.Fluent in complex documentation and able to communicate across shop floor to leadership.Experience in APQP, GD&T, and lean principles.Technical proficiencyGD&TBachelor's DegreeIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringContinuous ImprovementStatistical process control (SPC)Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Process EngineeringExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentPPAP Process ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisMachines & platformsCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tornos)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Index, Miyano)About usAutocam/NN Inc. is a precision components manufacturer where cutting‑edge machining and smart processes set the pace. We attribute our success to talented, empowered people who pursue better—every day.